In our morning reading: an excerpt from Catherine Lacey’s new novel, Benjamin Myers on metal and history, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Terese Svoboda Interviewed, Neutral Milk Hotel’s Legacy, Salman Rushdie’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Terese Svoboda, thoughts on Salman Rushdie’s new novel, and more.
Morning Bites: Kevin Maloney on Writing, Interviewing Jean Kyoung Frazier, Paul Auster’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Kevin Maloney and Jean Kyoung Frazier, thoughts on Paul Auster’s new book, and more.
Morning Bites: Meg Baird Interviewed, Reading Rituals, Walter Mosley’s Language, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Meg Baird, thoughts on reading rituals, and more.
Morning Bites: Belle and Sebastian’s Latest, Jen Michalski’s Playlist, Meredith Gran’s Comics, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Belle and Sebastian’s new album, an interview with Kashana Cauley, and more.
“The Long Haul”: An Excerpt From Jen Michalski’s “The Company of Strangers”
Today, we’re pleased to present an excerpt from Jen Michalski’s collection The Company of Strangers, published by Braddock Avenue Books. Sequoia Nagamatsu said of the book, “By turns irreverent and deeply heartbreaking, Michalski masterfully constructs a collage of sexuality, belonging, and a search for what is possible atop strip malls, parking lots, and bowling alleys.” Read on for “The Long Haul,” one of the stories contained within Michalski’s new book.
Afternoon Bites: Jen Michalski Interviewed, Doran’s New Album, Peter Ho Davies’s Playlist, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Jen Michalski, a playlist from Peter Ho Davies, and more.
An Excerpt From Jen Michalski’s “You’ll Be Fine”
We’re pleased to present an excerpt from You’ll Be Fine, the new novel from writer Jen Michalski. It follows a writer who returns to her hometown following the death of her mother, where she’s reunited with a host of familiar faces from her past. Add a long-buried family secret into the mix and you have the makings of a compelling, lived-in work of fiction.