In our weekend reading: remembering Annie Dillard, thoughts on Keith Rosson’s new novel, and more.
Weekend Bites: Remembering Annie Dillard, Patrick Cottrell on Writing, Keith Rosson’s Latest, and More
Morning Bites: Nicholas Russell on Writing, Anthony Jeselnik on Reading, and More
In our morning reading: a conversation with Nicholas Russell, PEN America gets a new president, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Scott McClanahan’s Book Recommendations, National Book Award Longlists, Nicholas Russell on “Observer,” and More
In our afternoon reading: book recommendations from Scott McClanahan, an interview with Nicholas Russell, and more.
We’d Like to Recommend Some September 2026 Books
It’s September, and the weather outside is starting to feel a little autumnal. (At least it is in New York….sometimes after dark, when a breeze picks up.) If you’re looking to get some more reading some this month, we have some recommendations for you, from surreal fiction to a glimpse inside a literary life. Read on, friends…
Morning Bites: Laurie Penny on “The Boys,” Alex DiFrancsco on Writing, Ann Patchett’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: new writing from Laurie Penny, interviews with Alex DiFrancesco and Jena Malone, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Melissa Duclos, Juan Villoro Interviewed, Todd Dills, Alex DiFrancesco Fiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: a review of Melissa Duclos’s novel, new fiction by Alex DiFrancesco, and more.