In our afternoon reading: thoughts on new books by John Darnielle and Francis Spufford, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: John Darnielle’s Lyrics, Francis Spufford’s Latest, Jake Rose’s Poetry, and More
Recommended Books: March 2026
Hello, it’s March, and we’re in Baltimore for AWP. But just because we’re in the city that brought us Double Dagger and Lungfish doesn’t mean we’re not keeping an eye on this month’s books. And so here’s this month’s list of book recommendations, encompassing everything from historical horrors to an insider’s guide to the Midwest. Albertine Clarke, The Body Builders(Mar. 3, Bloomsbury) At what point does the idea of fitness and wellness take a shift into the surreal? This new […]
Morning Bites: Sequoia Nagamatsu’s Debut, Philip K. Dick Award Finalists, Revisiting Jean Giono, and More
In our morning reading: talking to Sequoia Nagamatsu about his novel, an interview with Bill Callahan and Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Tamara Shopsin’s New Novel, Joy Castro Interviewed, Carribean Fragoza on Body Horror, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Tamara Shopsin’s new book, interviews with Joy Castro and Carribean Fragoza, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Tessa Fontaine, Heid E. Erdrich Interviewed, John Waters on Film, and More
In our afternoon reading: a review of Tessa Fontaine’s memoir, the case for novellas, and much more.
Morning Bites: Norah Lange, National Book Award Finalists, Nicholas Rombes, and More
In our morning reading: reviews of books by Norah Lange and Nicholas Rombes, an interview with Lacy M. Johnson, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Aline Kominsky-Crumb Interviewed, Nicola Griffith, Karl Ove Knausgaard’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Aline Kominsky-Crumb and Nicola Griffith, thoughts on Tessa Fontaine’s memoir, and more.
Morning Bites: Renee Gladman, Patty Yumi Cottrell Interviewed, Joan Didion Documentary, Halloween Reading, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Renee Gladman’s fiction, Yahdon Israel on his Sunday routine, an interview with Patty Yumi Cottrell, and more.