This month brings with a host of bold nonfiction, including books in which talented writers shine a light on the creative works that have impressed them over the years, incisive memoirs, and a new collection of writing on race in America. There’s also plenty of innovative fiction due out this month, along with a few works that defy easy description. What follows is a look at several of the books for which we’re excited that are due out in the […]
Morning Bites: Jesmyn Ward on “Formation,” Sam Lipsyte Nonfiction, Punk Ephemera, and More
Our morning reading includes new nonfiction from Jesmyn Ward, Sam Lipsyte, Maris Kreizman, Zachary Lipez, and Scaachi Koul; as well as a whole lot more.
Afternoon Bites: Jesmyn Ward Interviewed, Grace Jones, Sara Jaffe’s Novel, Wendy C. Ortiz, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Jesmyn Ward, Wendy C. Ortiz, and Alexandra Kleeman; an excerpt from Sara Jaffe’s novel; new music from Antibodies; and more.
Morning Bites: Jesmyn Ward Interviewed, Brooklyn DIY Spaces, Mensah Demary, Notes on “Citizen,” and More
In our morning reading: Kiese Laymon talked with Jesmyn Ward, an inside look at Brooklyn DIY spaces, holiday-themed stories from a host of writers, Mensah Demary interviewed, and more.
We’re taking a brief holiday break; normal posting will resume on Friday.
Morning Bites: Victor LaValle on Horror, Nick Offerman on Facial Hair, Darcy Steinke, New Grouper, and More
Talking with Victor LaValle about horror, talking with Nick Offerman about facial hair, new writing from Darcy Steinke, a playlist from Jesmyn Ward, and much more in our morning reading.
Afternoon Bites: Eno and Television, Keith Gessen on Russia, Judge John Darnielle, Gothenberg Pop, and More
This afternoon: a deeper look at Television’s Brian Eno-recorded demos, new writing from Sasha Fletcher, John Darnielle makes with the book-judging, Keith Gessen on Russia’s recent history, Casey N. Cep on unplugging, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: The Literary South, Alejandro Jodorowsky, New Mira Gonzalez Fiction, A D. Foy Excerpt, and More
This afternoon: Guernica takes a look at the South in literature and culture, interviews with Christopher Merkner and Jeff VanderMeer, an excerpt of D. Foy’s new novel, and more.
Weekend Bites: Jesmyn Ward Interviewed, Choire Sicha, New Sebadoh, Visiting Photoville, and More
Jesmyn Ward discusses her amazing new book, Sebadoh’s latest gets reviewed, taking a trip to Photoville on the Brooklyn waterfront, and more,