Flatiron Books has announced the release of two new titles by Xochitl Gonzalez: a nonfiction book, 'Need/Blind', and a novel, 'Last Night in Brooklyn', set for publication in April 2026. Publisher Megan Lynch praised Gonzalez for her unique and engaging storytelling ability. 'Last Night in Brooklyn' is described as a modern retelling of 'The Great Gatsby', exploring themes of class and identity in a gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood. Gonzalez expresses a strong connection with Flatiron and confidence in Lynch's editorial vision, having previously published her bestselling debut and forthcoming works.
""[Xochitl] is a person with a lot to say and has a very distinct point of view, as I think her Atlantic columns have shown people...""
""Gonzalez described the novel, Last Night in Brooklyn, as a retelling of Gatsby for the modern day... laying bare the mounting tensions of class and identity at play in a rapidly gentrifying early 2000's Fort Greene, Brooklyn.""
""I feel like I have a home [at Flatiron]," Gonzalez said. "Every aspect of production has been so thoughtful.""
""Need/Blind, Gonzalez's debut nonfiction book, will build off her Atlantic newsletter 'Brooklyn, Everywhere,' which developed a following for her ability to insightfully break down issues surrounding class...""
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