In our afternoon reading: an excerpt from Mitchell S. Jackson’s new book, notable poetry for the new year, new writing from Jeff Jackson, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Nnedi Okorafor Interviewed, Charles Johnson, Jami Attenberg on New Orleans, Sarah Moss, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Nnedi Okorafor and Sarah Moss, new writing from Jami Attenberg, and more.
Weekend Bites: Kiese Laymon, Diane Williams Interviewed, Megan Boyle, Revisiting “Orlando,” and More
In our weekend reading: thoughts on books by Kiese Laymon and Virginia Woolf, an interview with Diane Williams, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Virginia Woolf Revisited, Deb Olin Unferth Interviewed, Jean Giono, and More
In our afternoon reading: looking back at the works of Virginia Woolf, thoughts on books by Jean Giono and Rachel Armstrong, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Myriam Gurba, Virginia Woolf Revisited, Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel Interviewed, Philip K. Dick Adaptations, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Myriam Gurba and Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel, new writing from Hanif Abdurraqib, and more.
“The Music Is The Biography”: Jenn Pelly on Writing About The Raincoats
I’ve enjoyed Jenn Pelly‘s writing about music and pop culture for a while now; when the announcement was first made a few years ago, I was very excited to hear that she’d be writing about The Raincoats as part of the 33 1/3 series. This fall, Pelly’s book on The Raincoats was published, and it was everything I’d hoped for: a solid history of the band’s early days, an insightful look into the band’s creative process, and a book that […]
Morning Bites: Alexander Chee’s Latest, Wendy C. Ortiz, Talking Beach Slang, Virginia Woolf, and More
In our morning reading: an excerpt from Alexander Chee’s new novel, book recommendations from Wendy C. Ortiz, a look at an upcoming Miles Davis biopic, and more.
Morning Bites: Virginia Woolf’s Birthday, Charlie Jane Anders, Kiese Laymon Nonfiction, Matt Gallagher’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: Virginia Woolf’s birthday, new writing from Kiese Laymon, spring book recommendations from BOMB, and more.