May brings with it a host of noteworthy books that have caught our eye. Some are the latest works from authors who have become favorites over the years; others are structurally bold, socially relevant, or intensely disconcerting. (In some cases, they may be some combination of the above.) It’s going to be a good month for books, whether you’re looking for an illuminating take on music or an unsettling ghost story. Here are some of the books due out in […]
In our morning reading: reviews of new novels by Don DeLillo and Lydia Millet, John Darnielle on wrestling, and more.
In our morning reading: revisiting novels by Malcolm Lowry and Patricia Highsmith, an interview with Kevin Maloney, and more.
In our weekend reading: Rachel Kushner revisits “Underworld,” new essays from Jamie Iredell and Yoss, Patrick Stickles and Craig Finn in conversation, and more.
In our afternoon reading: notes on Louisville punk flyers, Jeff VanderMeer and Vernon Reid in conversation, a review of Natalie Eilbert’s new book, where Stephen King and Don DeLillo overlap, and more.
In our afternoon reading: a look at Don DeLillo’s novel of football, an interview with Edward Hirsch, thoughts on Wendy C. Ortiz’s memoir, new writing from Ronna Wineberg, and more.
This afternoon, we’re revisiting Fugazi’s 13 Songs, reading up on Lena Dunham’s appearance at BAM, checking out an excerpt from Sarah McCarry’s next novel, reading a review of Howard Jacobson’s new book, and more.
The Feelies at Maxwell’s, Dennis Cooper discusses his new book of poetry and his theater work, Maria Bamford gets a Wired profile, Don DeLillo’s hockey novel, new writing from Scott McClanahan, and more.