What does the month of May have to offer, in terms of books? Plenty. From moving works of nonfiction to eagerly awaited novels to new editions of cult classics, there’s plenty to captivate readers seeking out a variety of literary experiences. What follows is a look at several of the books that have our attention for the month to come, spanning a wide range of styles and tones.
Morning Bites: Bette Howland, Hanif Abdurraqib Interviewed, Emma Straub on Bookselling, Kristine Ong Muslim Fiction, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on the work of Bette Howland, interviews with Hanif Abdurraqib and Emma Straub, and more.
Morning Bites: Bette Howland, 2015’s Best Nonfiction, Ben Tanzer on “Zero Saints,” Garth Risk Hallberg, and More
In our morning reading: the literary history of Bette Howland, new writing on music from Michael Azzerad, Ben Tanzer on Gabino Iglesias’s new book, and more.