What are we looking forward to reading this month? Stories of the uncanny, for one thing. Candid true-life stories, for another. If there’s a running theme here, it might well involve New England, which several of the writers with books out this month have ties to. Does this prefigure us spinning off Vol. 1 New England? We can’t say for sure, but if you read on, we can point you in the direction of some notable July books.
In our morning reading: an interview with Garth Greenwell, thoughts on books by Joy Williams and David Leo Rice, and more.
In our morning reading: an interview with David Leo Rice, a new translation prize, and more.
How, exactly, is it June already? The passage of time is mysterious sometimes, but this year it’s especially so. And the June books we’re most excited about around these parts represent an intriguing cross-section of literary genres and styles. From speculative works to insightful nonfiction; from an influential road novel to a surreal and satirical work — these books cover a lot of territory. Maybe you’ll find your next favorite book on this list.
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Julia Cameron and Circuit des Yeux, literary award finalists announced, and more.
In our afternoon reading: an excerpt from Margaret Killjoy’s new book, a playlist from Jen Fawkes, and more.
In our morning reading: thoughts on books by Lauren Elkin and David Leo Rice, when great writers have great style, and more.
In our morning reading: an interview with Mac McCaughan, Yahdon Israel on publishing, and more.