In our morning reading: new writing by Tara Isabella Burton, a fundraiser for Flaming Hydra, and more.
Weekend Bites: James Baldwin and New Jersey, Tara Isabella Burton Interviewed, Yoko Ogawa’s Latest, and More
In our weekend reading: James Baldwin’s connection to New Jersey, an interview with Tara Isabella Burton, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Revisiting Gavin Lambert, Caine Prize Shortlist, Lena Valencia Fiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Gavin Lambert and summer reading, fiction by Lena Valencia, and more.
Morning Bites: Tara Isabella Burton on “Sleep No More,” Revisiting Philip Glass, Great Book Covers, and More
In our morning reading: new writing by Tara Isabella Burton, discussing the work of Stereolab, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Revisiting Bruno Schulz, Lincoln Michel on AI and Culture, Holiday Music Marathons, and More
In our afternoon reading: revisiting the life and work of Bruno Schulz, Jon Solomon on holiday music marathons, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Lindsay Hunter Interviewed, Tournament of Books Longlist, Tara Isabella Burton Nonfiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Lindsay Hunter, a report from the National Book Awards, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Jim Ruland Fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin Prize Shortlist, Siddhartha Deb’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: a new story by Jim Ruland, an update on Yu & Me Books, and more.
Books of the Month: June 2023 Edition
It’s June, and we’re in a pensive mood. Sometimes that can mean thinking about questions of nature, society, and isolation; sometimes it means considering questions of art, artistic intent, and how we view ourselves. Here are ten recommendations for the month that cover a wide thematic ground, and might well leave you thinking about the ways you and others interact with the world, both natural and built.