Prodigy, an Infamous Rapper Turned Novelist
Albert “Prodigy” Johnson partners with Akashic books and debuts his first novella. Photo: Chris Velasco Albert “Prodigy” Johnson has been writing gritty portrayals of urban landscapes, street tussles...
View ArticleThe Narrative Month in Brooklyn: Communal Living, Ice Cream and Runaway Chickens
August may be upon us, but summer’s not over quite yet. We scoured the web–while in the comfort of air conditioning–to find July’s 10 best in-depth stories from Brooklyn Based, Narratively and beyond....
View ArticleThree Must-Read Books Written by Musicians
Isn’t it starting to seem like we live a world where we expect everyone to be able to do everything? Let’s call it Childish Gambino syndrome in reference,to the writer, stand-up comic, actor, rapper,...
View ArticleComing Soon to a Bookstore Near You
Before I launch into my list of exciting upcoming titles, check out these jerseys from the Brooklyn-Based company, Novel T’s. They’re a good way to shout “I still f***ing read!” Available thus far:...
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