In our afternoon reading: thoughts on André Alexis’s new collection, revisiting “Jackass,” and more.
Recommended Books: June 2025
We’re still a few weeks from the equinox, but it sure seems like summer is upon us. Does that mean beach reads are in season? We mean…it might, if beach reads are your thing. Maybe beach reads aren’t your thing, though; that’s okay, too. We’ve got some June book recommendations for you here; hopefully you’ll find something enlightening, entertaining, or energizing on this very list.
Morning Bites: Morris Collins’s Latest, PEN America Literary Award Finalists, Anelise Chen Interviewed, Charlie Jane Anders, and More
In our morning reading: reviews of novels by Morris Collins and Charlie Jane Anders, an interview with Anelise Chen, and more.
Morning Bites: Dino Buzzati, Rachel Lyon Interviewed, Grace Jones, Viv Albertine’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: reviews of books by Dino Buzzati and Viv Albertine, an interview with Rachel Lyon, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Phil Elverum, Anelise Chen Interviewed, Mohsin Hamid, Will Oldham’s Lyrics, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Phil Elverum and Anelise Chen, Patricia Lockwood nonfiction, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Anelise Chen, Kai Ashante Wilson Fiction, Nick Mamatas, “The Long Goodbye” Revisited, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Anelise Chen and Nick Mamatas, thoughts on “The Long Goodbye,” and more.
Afternoon Bites: Jillian Tamaki, Teju Cole’s Latest, Curtis White Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Jillian Tamaki, thoughts on Teju Cole’s new book, and more.
Morning Bites: Anelise Chen, Emma Ramadan on Translation, Jeff VanderMeer, Science Fiction and Music, and More
In our morning reading: an excerpt from Anelise Chen’s novel, interviews with Jeff VanderMeer and Emma Ramadan, and more.