In our afternoon reading: inside Richard Hell’s home, musings on genre, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Richard Hell’s Apartment, Tournament of Books Returns, Interviewing Glory Edim, and More
A Look Inside the Folio Society’s New Edition of “Masters of the Air”
When Donald L. Miller’s Masters of the Air: How the Bomber Boys Broke Down the Nazi War Machine was first published, it was to plenty of critical acclaim. Writing in the New York Times, William Grimes noted that “Mr. Miller has a fluid way of moving from discussion of theory and tactics to the personal stories that give them human weight.”
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 […]
A Look Inside Jonathan Djob Nkondo’s “Wandering”
You might recognize Jonathan Djob Nkondo’s name from his comics work; you might also know him from his work on the acclaimed animated series Scavengers Reign. In 2020, SOLRAD’s Daniel Elkin observed that Nkondo’s comic After Laughter “reflects movement and time, focusing attention and perspective in a manner rarely found in comics.”
Morning Bites: Sari Botton Interviewed, PEN/Faulkner Finalists, CJ Leede on Horror, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Sari Botton, literary award news, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Mitski Returns, Bram Stoker Awards Finalists, Jana Horn on Writing, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Mitski’s new album, an interview with Jana Horn, and more.
A Bracing Short Story Collection: On Alfred Corn’s “Hosts”
Alfred Corn, the esteemed poet and man of letters, brings his considerable gifts to Hosts, a radiant collection of short stories. Across ten pieces, his unmistakable poetic sensibility and the immeasurable storehouse of his vocabulary create a word‑lover’s paradise. These contemporary tales—of love, loss, memory, and disappointment—carry an ageless resonance, making them feel both timely and enduring. It is the kind of collection discerning readers have been waiting for.
Morning Bites: Vigdis Hjorth’s Fiction, Judy Blume’s Biography, Revisiting “Burden of Dreams,” and More
In our morning reading: reviews of books by Vigdis Hjorth and Helen Garner, a look back at a landmark documentary, and more.