
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Hannah Lillith Assadi’s new novel, the language of war, and more.

In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Hannah Lillith Assadi’s new novel, the language of war, and more.

In our afternoon reading: new writing by Hannah Lillith Assadi, interviews with Ronald Malfi and Adam Gnade, and more.

In our morning reading: thoughts on Kevin Maloney’s new book, an interview with Rebecca Makkai, and more.

In our afternoon reading: excerpts from books by Hannah Lillith Assadi and Ian MacAllen, an interview with Dan Chaon, and more.

New year? New books. January marks a strong beginning to what looks like another excellent literary year. You’ve got thought-provoking nonfiction, transportive fiction, and candid and enduring memoir all on the table. If you’re staying close to home due to cold weather or, er, other reasons this month, you’ve got plenty of new reading material to choose from.

In our morning reading: interviews with Don Winslow and Mark Doten, a look at this year’s NYC Feminist Zinefest, and more.

In our afternoon reading: new writing from Ken Liu, an interview with Hannah Lillith Assadi, and more.

In our morning reading: essays by Hannah Lillith Assadi and Janice Lee, revisiting a seasonal Kinks song, and more.