In our morning reading: thoughts on Jan Kerouac’s novel, revisiting the work of J.L. Carr, and more.
Morning Bites: Jan Kerouac’s Novel, Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore’s Latest, Patrick Wensink’s Playlist, and More
Afternoon Bites: Chris Kraus, Julio Cortázar Revisited, Patrick Wensink, David Leo Rice Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: talking art and NYC, Dälek’s new album, exploring a newly-found interview with Julio Cortázar, and more.
Morning Bites: Valeria Luiselli Interviewed, Jawbreaker, Jim Ruland on Reading Series, Lesley Nneka Arimah, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Valeria Luiselli and Lesley Nneka Arimah, the return of Jawbreaker, and more.
Morning Bites: Jac Jemc Nonfiction, Man Booker Longlist, Naomi Jackson, Patrick Wensink’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: a new essay from Jac Jemc, thoughts on books from Patrick Wensink and Noy Holland, and much more.
Morning Bites: Carrie Brownstein’s Memoir, Svetlana Alexievich, Bikini Kill’s Origins, Patrick Wensink, and More
In our morning reading: an excerpt from Carrie Brownstein’s memoir, Bikini Kill’s history, a review of Kylesa’s new album, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Eimear McBride’s Next Book, Man Booker Shortlist, Patrick Wensink’s Latest, Joan Didion, and More
In our afternoon reading: news of Eimear McBride’s next book, Mairead Case interviewed Jessa Crispin, a report from Margaret Eby’s book release event, and more.
A Brief History of Book Trailer Failure
Sadly, nobody calls me the Orson Welles of book trailers. This really is an oversight on behalf of the world at large. Shame on you. I mean I’ve written, directed, produced, shot, starred-in, catered and stunt coordinated my last three book trailers. I even whipped up a storyboard for my newest book trailer, Fake Fruit Factory, after I saw the Coen Brothers make one in the special features of Big Lebowski. Not too shabby.
Morning Bites: Patrick Wensink on Selling Christmas Trees, Norman Brannon on Charlie XCX, New Jamie Iredell, and More
In our morning reading: looking ahead to the most anticipated books of 2015, a look at the world of selling Christmas trees, thoughts on new books from Charles D’Ambrosio and Donald Antrim, and more.