You never know exactly what you’ll find in a Kyle Minor book. Minor has written gripping, haunting fiction — but his latest book, the essay collection How to Disappear and Why, shows a very different side of him. At times formally inventive, at times hauntingly candid, Minor’s new book investigates the concept of disappearance from all angles. We chatted over email about the creation of this new book and the paths that led him there.
In our morning reading: new writing by Emma Copley Eisenberg, a remembrance of Ryu Murakami, and more.
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on a Steve Gunn album, a Kaaron Warren playlist, and more.
Next April, Stalking Horse Press will publish My Painted Smile, the new novel by Matthew Binder. We’re pleased to reveal the book’s cover today, along with statements by Binder and publisher James Reich.
In our morning reading: thoughts on the work of Françoise Ega, recommended November debuts, and more.
In our weekend reading: Maris Kreizman on publishing, Lincoln Michel recommends recent books, and more.
Sunday Stories is taking the week off and will return next weekend.
Today, we’re pleased to present an excerpt from Alex Behr’s forthcoming book Animal Kingdom, which 7.13 Books will publish on November 3, 2026.
In our morning reading: interviews with Annie Ernaux and Marlon James, the winners of this year’s World Fantasy Awards, and more.