Lynne Tillman’s work encompasses disparate forms, genres, and styles; the result is one of the most singular bibliographies in contemporary American literature. Her latest novel, Men and Apparitions, is centered around on an anthropologist pondering questions of masculinity and exploring his own personal and familial histories. I met with Tillman to discuss her latest novel, the line between essays and fiction, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Ling Ma, Helen McClory Interviewed, Jess Arndt, Lynne Tillman’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: fiction by Ling Ma, nonfiction by Jess Arndt, thoughts on Lynne Tillman’s new novel, and more.
Morning Bites: Lynne Tillman’s Playlist, The Necks Interviewed, Deana Lawson’s Art, Yo La Tengo, and More
In our morning reading: a playlist from Lynne Tillman, delving into the music of The Necks, and much more.
Morning Bites: Lynne Tillman, Rachel Sherman Fiction, Tracy O’Neill, D. Foy’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Lynne Tillman, new writing by Tracy O’Neill, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Patty Yumi Cottrell, The NEA’s Impact, Phillip Lopate Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Patty Yumi Cottrell, writers and arts organizations on the importance of the NEA, and much more.
Weekend Bites: Paula Fox Remembered, Chance the Rapper, Object Lessons, Kelly Luce Interviewed, and More
In our weekend reading: remembering the life and work of Paula Fox, an interview with Kelly Luce, Chance the Rapper on Kevin Coval, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Lynne Tillman, “Paterson” in Paterson, Patty Yumi Cottrell Fiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Lynne Tillman, the Tournament of Books for 2017, fiction from Patty Yumi Cottrell, and more.
Start Out Your Year With Literary Postpunk
Later this month, the Portland, Oregon-based label Water Wing Records will reissue two records by the New York City No Wave band Y Pants, their self-titled EP and the album Beat It Down. Listening to their music, one can hear an anything-goes spirit and a limitless energy; it’s the same sense of not being hemmed in by musical expectations that makes the likes of Desperate Bicycles and ESG so thrilling to hear.