In our weekend reading: a deep dive into Brian Evenson, a remembrance of Ryu Murakami, and more.
Weekend Bites: Brian Evenson’s Fiction, Remembering Ryu Murakami, Emma Ruth Rundle Interviewed, and More
We’d Like to Recommend Some October 2026 Books
It’s October, a chill is in the air, and Halloween decor is springing up all over the place. As is our wont, we have a few reading recommendations for you this month — including a few books that match up very neatly with the season. (And a few that don’t.) Read on for some autumnal suggestions.
Afternoon Bites: Derf Backderf’s Latest, Revisiting Brian Evenson, Romance Bookstores, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Derf Backderf’s new book, inside a romance bookstore, and more.
Weekend Bites: Cat Fitzpatrick on Writing, Soccer Stories, Revisiting Brian Evenson, and More
In our weekend reading: an interview with Cat Fitzpatrick, writings about soccer, and more.
Sunday Stories is taking a break this week; normal posting will resume on Monday.
Morning Bites: Brian Evenson Interviewed, Paula Bomer on Writing, Painkiller Returns, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Brian Evenson and Paula Bomer, jazz-metal band Painkiller returns, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Souled American’s Return, Brian Evenson’s Latest, Sam Amidon Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: the return of Souled American, an interview with Sam Amidon, and more.
Morning Bites: László Krasznahorkai’s Latest, National Book Award Longlists, Brian Evenson on Horror, and More
In our morning reading: exploring László Krasznahorkai’s new book, Brian Evenson on horror, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Krautrock History, Brian Evenson Fiction, Revisiting “Seatch and Destroy,” and More
In our afternoon reading: a playlist from Christoph Dallach, fiction by Brian Evenson, and more.