In our morning reading: thoughts on a certain Nobel win, Grand Central gets arty, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/10/10/m...

"Thumbscrew—a trio of Mary Halvorson, Michael Formanek, and Tomas Fujiwara—is set up along two sides of the rectangular room. No mics, no mixing board. Just guitar, bass, drums, and two amps." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/10/09/n...

Looking for some October book recommendations? We've got a few.

I wrote this essay about having a book pulled. I think it speaks to issues indie writers can face when working with small publishers: lack of formal protections, imbalance of emotional labor, when "crazy writers" like myself end up being more professional than the professionals in the equation.

"My hands began shaking, and I had to sit down to catch my breath. An embarrassingly animalistic whine escaped my mouth." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/10/08/d...

In our afternoon reading: interviews with Torrey Peters and Blake Butler, Jeff Tweedy on lyrics, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/10/07/a...

“These stories turn on recognizable bonds shifting gears into something else — and pushing these characters towards unwanted epiphanies.” In @vol1brooklyn.bsky.social‬‬, Tobias Carroll reviews Tomás Downey’s newly translated short story collection, “Diving Board” www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/10/03/t...

Due to a scheduling issue, there will be no Sunday Stories this week; normal service resumes Monday.

"There’s something kinetic in this juxtaposition of a lovelorn narrator and the surreal horse that’s growing in his home."

In our morning reading: thoughts on Patricia Lockwood’s new novel, an interview with Miriam Toews, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/10/03/m...

In our morning reading: new writing by Emily Raboteau, recent books in translation, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/10/02/m...

In our afternoon reading: revisiting the music of Rachel’s, a playlist from M.L. Rio, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/30/a...

"The live jazz nights that occurred on the weekend were possible due to putting the old grand piano from Murakami’s parents’ house that was set up on the second floor." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/29/c...

"Seth and I have always had a strong physical connection. The frequency dipped last year, but from what I overhear at work, I have nothing to complain about." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/28/s...

Just got my copy and I am looking forward to horripilating

"I had this character and the setting, but I mostly had the psychedelia." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/23/m...

This new book from @adamszym.bsky.social looks very cool, and I like an artist interview with some day job talk, so good on @hobtown.bsky.social for asking!

I did a long in depth interview with Kris Bertin, writer of the great Hobtown series, about my new book, what compels me about aliens, working with the unknown, and of course: day jobs. Give it a read, @hobtown.bsky.social asks some great questions!

"I happened upon one of those documentary shows about UFOs and abductions that seemed ubiquitous on cable television in the 90s, and it was one of the only times I can remember watching something that genuinely scared me enough to give me nightmares." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/22/i...

In our morning reading: thoughts on Mark Doten’s new book, a review of Sam Amidon’s latest album, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/22/m...

"Considering the deep, unforgiving darkness, it could be a dangerous thing to do, but I want to make sure he’s alright – or, perhaps I want to yell at him for not being more careful." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/21/s...

Check out my short story 'Going Home' published by @vol1brooklyn.bsky.social #shortstories #SundayStories #nowreading #stories #fiction #writingcommunity

"But I choose wisely. I don’t collaborate with everyone and their mum. It’s like dating—not everyone is for you." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/16/c...

In our afternoon reading: an interview with Jeanne Thornton, fiction from Amber Sparks, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/16/a...

We previewed a new edition of 1Q84... www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/16/l...

In our morning reading: revisiting Dorothy Allison’s work, Phil Christman interviews Phil Christman, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/15/m...

"Elsa stared at the selfie she had managed to upload. It was a beautiful elbow. Surely the men would view the pic and request to see her in person." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/14/s...

In our weekend reading: revisiting the music of MF DOOM, fiction from Can Xue, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/13/a...

David Scott Hay on the State of Horror www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/12/d...

In our morning reading: remembrances of John Domini, a playlist from Keith Rosson, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/12/m...

A Look Inside Steve Mushin's "Ultrawild" www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/09/a...

Afternoon Bites: Daniel Saldaña París on Writing, Revisiting Mark Hollis, Tom McCarthy's Latest, and More www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/08/a...

"The Fastbacks pose another, more pertinent, question with the album’s title, which could be construed as, For what reason shall this mighty combo resume recording?" www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/08/n...

In our morning reading: thoughts on Charlie Jane Anders’s new book, new writing from Helen Garner, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/08/m...

The Poems by William Walsh @questionstruck.bsky.social is on the September list over at @vol1brooklyn.bsky.social www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/05/r...

"The spring fair had raised over 2,000 dollars so far, a solid take for what we had to work with—a few tables, homemade brownies, a silent auction, cheap games. And one ride." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/07/s...

In our weekend reading: an interview with Miles Klee and Mads Gobbo, the secrets of smoked fish, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/06/w...

Recommended Books: September 2025 www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/05/r...

In our weekend reading: revisiting a billy woods album, thoughts on R.F. Kuang’s new novel, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/08/30/w...

In our afternoon reading: new writing by Maris Kreizman, the Kirkus Prize finalists, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/08/29/a...

"You have to understand, I had spent seven years prior to this on a very long novel, trying to write as best as I possibly could and being extremely focused on it. And the joy of just being able to let go and allowing myself to be as far out as I wanted." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/08/27/m...

In our morning reading: adapting a Lidia Yuknavitch book for the screen, thoughts on Chicago in literature, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/08/27/m...

If you dig my stuff, here are 3 free to read stories not in my collection. Stacking Plates via Expat expatpress.com/stacking-pla... The Junior Congressman via @shotgunhoney.com shotgunhoney.com/fiction/the-... Superpolynomial via @vol1brooklyn.bsky.social vol1brooklyn.com/2015/11/22/s...

In our morning reading: an excerpt from a novel by Hamid Ismailov, the winners of this year’s Hugo Awards, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/08/19/m...

In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Theodore C. Van Alst, Jr.'s new book, the Jersey Devil on stage, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/08/14/a...

“The course unfolds as a series of dialogues. I’m the host. The idea is to combine academic rigor with the conversational vitality of a great podcast.“ Check out our friend @bradlisti.bsky.social on @deepdive.audio with @vol1brooklyn.bsky.social www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/08/14/a...

We talked with @bradlisti.bsky.social about the debut of @deepdive.audio! www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/08/14/a...

Inside a New Collection of Howard Chaykin's Marvel Comics Work www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/08/14/i...

"Standing on the floor of the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center in Poughkeepsie, rather than on the stage, surrounded by shadows, Peter Evans is lit by a single spotlight." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/08/13/n...

In our afternoon reading: checking in with Silvia Moreno-Garcia, thoughts on Steve Gunn's new album, and more. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/08/12/a...