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.
Afternoon Bites: Liz Moore on Writing, Punk History, Ideal Book Reviews, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Liz Moore, revisiting punk and politics, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Remembering David Lynch, Matthew Specktor Nonfiction, Maris Kreizman on Book Promotion, and More
In our afternoon reading: remembering David Lynch, new nonfiction by Matthew Specktor, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Nnedi Okorafor’s Latest, John Holstrom on Art, Robbie Basho Reissued, and More
In our afternoon reading: Nnedi Okorafor on her new novel, thoughts on a Robbie Basho compilation, and more.