In our morning reading: new writing by Maris Kreizman, the National Book Award winners, and more.
Morning Bites: Maris Kreizman Nonfiction, National Book Award Winners, Mountain Goats’ Latest, and More
Afternoon Bites: Chelsea Hodson’s Music, Literary Citizenship, Revisiting David Bowie, and More
In our weekend reading: talking music with Chelsea Hodson, Maris Kreizman on literary citizenship, and more.
Morning Bites: Remembering John Domini, Keith Rosson’s Playlist, Interviewing Miriam Gershow, and More
In our morning reading: remembrances of John Domini, a playlist from Keith Rosson, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Maris Kreizman Nonfiction, Literary Criticism, Patricia Lockwood’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: new writing by Maris Kreizman, the Kirkus Prize finalists, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Ed Park on Writing, First Novel Prize Finalists, Maris Kreizman Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Ed Park and Maris Kreizman, film recommendations from Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and more.
Recommended Books: July 2025
According to the weather apps, the world outside of our window feels like 108 degrees with a severe thunderstorm warning also on the horizon. If ever there was a time to find somewhere air-conditioned and crack open a book, we’re pretty sure this is it. Our recommended books for the month of July include a couple of names that will be familiar to longtime Vol. 1 Brooklyn readers, along with some intriguing forays into subjects ranging from Kafka to tradwives.
Afternoon Bites: Maris Kreizman Interviewed, Clive Barker’s Latest, Jason Brown’s Novel, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Maris Kreizman, thoughts on books by Clive Barker and Jason Brown, and more.
Morning Bites: Zito Madu Nonfiction, Yuri Herrera’s Latest, Revisiting “The Clock,” and More
In our morning reading: new writing by Zito Madu, pondering “The Clock,” and more.