Greetings, friends. It’s April and we’re reading books. Sharply written fiction, incisive nonfiction, and a 70s-style photo novel are all on our list; there are debut books here and new work by old favorites. Here’s a look at 10 of the books we’re most excited to check out this month.
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Jos Charles’s poetry, Julia Jacquette and Jonathan Lethem collaborate, and more.
In our weekend reading: thoughts on books by Marcel Schwob and Ursula K. Le Guin, exploring the Velvet Underground’s history, and more.
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Ling Ma and Mike Sacks, the musical legacy of Nico, and more.
In our morning reading: interviews with Danielle Dutton, Ben Tanzer, and Sam Shepard; nonfiction from Alina Simone; and more.
A discussion of Kate Zambreno’s Green Girl, writers reveal their favorite books about soccer, Mike Sacks is interviewed on the subject of comedy, thoughts on the new Cold Beat album, and more.