In our morning reading: remembering Marjane Satrapi, some of the year’s best books, and more.
Morning Bites: Remembering Marjane Satrapi, Aaron Burch on Novellas, Karl Ove Knausgård on Film, and More
Morning Bites: Jeff Parker on Jazz, ‘Pemi Aguda Interviewed, Aaron Burch on Writing, and More
In our morning reading: talking jazz with Jeff Parker, revisiting Jeff VanderMeer’s fiction, and more links that involve people not named Jeff.
Afternoon Bites: Aaron Burch on Writing, Anna Kovatcheva on Horror, Kevin Smokler’s Playlist, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Aaron Burch, a deep dive into political comics, and more.
Afternoon Bites: T Kira Madden Interviewed, Aaron Burch on Writing, Chelsea Sutton’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with T Kira Madden, why book reviews matter, and more.
Recommended Books: February 2026
Is it still snowy outside your door? Despite slightly non-polar weather the last few days, the snowdrifts remain high and the puddles are murky. Also, we have some literary recommendations for you this month: a wide range of books, from a deep dive into a Nobel laureate’s work to an unexpected work of autofiction.
Morning Bites: Irenosen Okojie’s Fiction, Sebastian Castillo’s Latest, Blood Orange Returns, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on books by Irenosen Okojie and Sebastian Castillo, revisiting pulp heroes, and more.
Morning Bites: Jami Attenberg on Writing, Aaron Burch Interviewed, Ben Ratliff on Miles Davis, and More
In our morning reading: writing advice from Jami Attenberg and Aaron Burch, revisiting the music of Miles Davis, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Revisiting Hélène Cixous, Jason Molina’s Music, Lindsay Hunter on Writing, and More
In our afternoon reading, revisiting the work of Hélène Cixous, interviews with Jami Attenberg and Lindsay Hunter, and more.