I first met Christina Cooke when we read together at an event in Woodstock in 2022. That was long before the publication of her debut novel Broughtupsy, about a woman grieving the loss of her brother and seeking to reconnect with her estranged sister in Jamaica. It’s a powerful book with a subtle precision in how its characters interact with one another and make their way through the world. With Broughtupsy now out in paperback, I talked with Cooke about the challenges of writing it, how to best to evoke the recent past, and our mutual admiration of Ali Smith.
Morning Bites: Christina Cooke’s Novel, Justin Taylor Interviewed, Kate Beaton’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: an excerpt from Christina Cooke’s new novel, an interview with Justin Taylor, and more.
Morning Bites: Christina Cooke on Writing, Danielle Dutton’s Playlist, Suzanne Scanlon on Memoir, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Christina Cooke, Dan Kois on Scrabble, and more.
Morning Bites: Christina Cooke on Writing, Literary Twins, Karolina Waclawiak on Cities, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Christina Cooke and Karolina Waclawiak, twins in literature, and more.
Morning Bites: Claudia Dey on Writing, The Umbrellas’ Latest, Interviewing Christina Cooke, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Claudia Dey and Christina Cooke, thoughts on The Umbrellas’ new album, and more.