In our morning reading: an excerpt from Jesse Ball’s new novel, talking translation with Christina MacSweeney, and more.
Weekend Bites: Zachary Lipez on Iceage, New Kelly Luce Fiction, Literary Monsters, Weird Fiction’s Appeal, and More
In our weekend reading: thoughts on new albums by Iceage and Weyes Blood, a guide to lesser-known literary monsters, thoughts on the appeal of weird fiction, William Gibson recommends books, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Alexander Chee on Mavis Gallant, Second Novel Prize, Justin Taylor Interviewed, Iceage, and More
Alexander Chee on the work of Mavis Gallant, notes on Wolf in White Van, interviews with Justin Taylor and Owen Pallett, an excerpt of Nicholas Rombes’s forthcoming novel, a prize for second novels, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Lauren Groff on Mermaids, Michel Gondry Interviewed, Christopher Beha’s Latest, Jim Ruland, and More
New writing from Lauren Groff, thoughts on new books from Jim Ruland and Christopher Beha, interviews with Scott Cheshire and Michel Gondry, and more.
Morning Bites: Tao Lin’s new home, zombie Joseph Heller, Nick Flynn, and more
Tao Lin signs a deal, bringing Joseph Heller back from the dead, Harold Bloom talks, and much more.