In our weekend reading: an interview with Ruyan Meng, nonfiction from Amber Sparks, and more.
Weekend Bites: Ruyan Meng Interviewed, Amber Sparks on Miniatures, Adrian Van Young Fiction, and More
Afternoon Bites: Julia Elliott’s Collection, Revisiting Antonio Di Benedetto, Lincoln Michel on Structure, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Julia Elliott’s new collection, Lincoln Michel on novels with bold structures, and more.
Adrian Van Young on the Uncanny Origins of “Midnight Self”
I’ve long admired the writings of Adrian Van Young, and I’m happy to report that his new collection Midnight Self continues his trademark blend of visceral imagery, contemplative plotting, and occasional forays deep into the uncanny. This is a collection in which historical figures encounter bizarre figures and where a thrift-store find becomes something both truly alien and truly alienating. I caught up with Van Young to learn more about the book’s origins and to get to the bottom of some of the nightmare fuel that emerged from these tales.
Morning Bites: Julián Herbert Fiction, Idra Novey Interviewed, SJ Sindu’s Playlist, and More
In our morning reading: new writing by Julián Herbert and Adrian Van Young, interviews with Molly McGhee and Idra Novey, and more.
Morning Bites: Adrian Van Young’s Latest, A Józef Czechowicz Excerpt, Molly McGhee’s Debut, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on new books by Adrian Van Young and Molly McGhee, SantaCon but for Fran Lebowitz, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Max Booth III’s Collection, Thurston Moore’s Memoir, Dorothea Lasky’s Poetry, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Max Booth III’s collection, an interview with Thurston Moore, and more.
Recommended Books: October 2023
And now it’s October; we’ve entered the home stretch of the year. In other news, one of our editors is still unsure of whether or not they should be writing “2022” on checks, so — it’s been that kind of year. But hey, at least there are books. What follows is a look at some of the titles due out this month that we’re most excited about — ranging from cosmic horror to meditations on the nature of essays. Whether you’re seeking intellectual stimulation or visceral thrills, this list of new books has plenty to offer.
Afternoon Bites: Christine Sneed’s Latest, David Leo Rice Interviewed, Audiobook Narration and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Christine Sneed and Marguerite Duras, an interview with Adrian Van Young, and more.