In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Lucy Sante’s new book, fiction from Claire Taylor, and more.
Dmitry Samarov on the Literal Art of Correspondence
Catching up with old friends and acquaintances can be a rewarding experience; it can also be emotionally unsettling, unearthing challenging and painful emotions or reminding you of why you’d grown distant to begin with. In his new book To Whom It May Concern, Dmitry Samarov blends writing and art as he looks back on people he’s known and the letters he did and didn’t send them. I spoke with Dmitry about his new book, how it connects to his other work as a writer and artist, and what’s next for him.
Morning Bites: Mary Jo Bang Interviewed, Jonathan Lethem on Brooklyn, Kurt Vonnegut on Stage, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Mary Jo Bang and Matt Bell, Kurt Vonnegut on stage, and more.
Morning Bites: Adapting Richard Stark, Tananarive Due’s Latest, Paul Harding’s Fiction, and More
In our morning reading: revisiting a classic Richard Stark adaptation, a playlist from Dmitry Samarov, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Colin Dickey’s Latest, Benjamin Percy Interviewed, Florry’s New Album, and More
In our afternoon reading: inside Colin Dickey’s new book, an interview with Benjamin Percy, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Barbara Browning Interviewed, Catherine Lacey’s Latest, Cassandra Khaw Previewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Barbara Browning, reviews of books by Han Kang and Catherine Lacey, and more.
Weekend Bites: Isaac Fitzgerald on Writing, Émile Zola and Consumerism, Meghan Lamb’s Playlist, and More
In our weekend reading: an interview with Isaac Fitzgerald, an interview with Meghan Lamb, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Rudy Ruiz’s Fiction, Ling Ma’s Collection, David Bowie on Film, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on new books by Rudy Ruiz and Ling Ma, David Bowie on film, and more.