What does the month of September have in store, as far as books are concerned? A whole lot of intriguing short fiction, for one thing–everything from meticulously-arranged tales of the uncanny to stylistically bold explorations of society. There’s also intriguing new works from some of our favorite writers, from an experimentally-structured work by John Haskell to a collection of lectures by Toni Morrison. As summer segues into fall, here are some book that might help ease you in to sweater […]
Afternoon Bites: Jesmyn Ward’s Latest, Brian Allen Carr, Kristen Radtke Interviewed, Marcy Dermansky, and More
In our afternoon reading: reviews of books by Jesmyn Ward and Brian Allen Carr, an interview with Kristen Radtke, and more.
Morning Bites: Jeff VanderMeer, Randa Jarrar Nonfiction, Jesmyn Ward, Courtney Maum on Literature, and More
In our morning reading: exploring the writings of Jeff VanderMeer, new writing from Randa Jarrar and Jesmyn Ward, and more.
A Year of Favorites: Jason Diamond
It was cold the morning after it was announced David Bowie had died. Not surprising since I live in New York City and it happened in January. Yet I found myself standing outside my apartment around six in the morning, gym clothes on, not really dressed to be idling around. I put on The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, which I’ve listened to countless times since I was about 13, and simply referred to […]
Afternoon Bites: Chloe Caldwell, Laird Barron on “Koko,” Ranking Philip Roth’s Novels, and More
In our afternoon reading: checking in with Chloe Caldwell, Laird Barron on Peter Straub’s “Koko,” and much more.
Morning Bites: Jesmyn Ward Interviewed, Fall Indie Press Books, Ben Tanzer’s Playlist, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Jesmyn Ward, Dennis Cooper’s blog returns, a Ben Tanzer playlist, and more.
Morning Bites: “The Fire This Time” Reviewed, Noah Cicero Poetry, Lincoln Michel Fiction, Unbuilt Subways, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on the new Jesmyn Ward-edited anthology, fiction from Lincoln Michel, August book recommendations, and more.
Morning Bites: Drew Magary Interviewed, Garth Greenwell on “Christodora,” Masha Hamilton Nonfiction, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Drew Magary, Garth Greenwell on Tim Murphy’s new novel, nonfiction from Masha Hamilton and Sarah Rose Etter, and more.