Hello. You know the drill. It’s May; we have some books we’d like to recommend. Some fiction, some nonfiction, some poetry. In other words, here’s what we’re excited about this month.
We’d Like to Recommend Some May 2026 Books
Morning Bites: Tatiana Ryckman, Booker Prize Shortlist, Alex Ross, Kathy Acker Revisited, and More
In our morning reading: an excerpt from Tatiana Ryckman’s new novel, thoughts on Alex Ross’s new book, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Genevieve Hudson, Jami Attenberg Nonfiction, Alison Kinney, Tracy O’Neill’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Genevieve Hudson, essays by Jami Attenberg and Alison Kinney, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Fernando A. Flores, Richard Chiem Interviewed, Karen Russell’s Latest, Dani Shapiro, and More
In our afternoon reading: reviews of books by Fernando A. Flores and Karen Russell, interviews with Richard Chiem and Dani Shapiro, and more.
Morning Bites: Porochista Khakpour, Alison Kinney Nonfiction, Michelle Dean Interviewed, Wire Reissues, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Porochista Khakpour and Michelle Dean, a review of new Wire reissues, and more.
Morning Bites: Yo La Tengo, Leni Zumas’s Latest, Amber Sparks, and More
In our morning reading: exploring musical history with Yo La Tengo, thoughts on Leni Zumas’s new novel, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Morgan Parker’s Latest, Alison Kinney Nonfiction, Catherine Lacey Excerpted, Catherynne M. Valente, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Morgan Parker’s new book, an excerpt from Catherine Lacey’s forthcoming novel, and more.