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 morning reading: a conversation with Dennis Cooper, Alma Katsu and Jackson Bliss on writing, and more.
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Jean Rhys’s books, Zadie Smith on Joan Didion, and more.
We’ll be taking the weekend off, with normal posting resuming on Monday.
In our morning reading: an excerpt from Rax King’s essay collection, a review of Louise Erdrich’s new novel, and more.
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Lauren Groff and Jo Hamya, video games and horror, and more.
In our afternoon reading, interviews with Zakiya Dailia Harris and A.E. Osworth, thoughts on the fiction of S.P. Miskowski, and more.
In our morning reading: exploring Alison Bechdel’s new book, writing by Elle Nash, and more.
In our morning reading: thoughts on Morgan Jerkins’s new novel, Chris Kelso delved into literary history, and more.