Apparently it’s August now. Apparently summer has turned the corner and is beginning its slow approach into autumn. Nominally these things are happening, but the passage of time has gotten a bit strange lately. Still, there are plenty of books, and that’s an excellent thing. Do you like powerful, resonant nonfiction? August has that covered. What about surreal, high-concept fiction? Also around. Here are a few of the books we’re most excited about that are due out this month.
In our morning reading: fiction from Blake Butler, an interview with Samantha Irby, and more.
In our afternoon reading: revisiting books by Charles Portis and Cornell Woolrich, a benefit campaign for Jon Hassell, and more.
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Mary South, a look back at Mark Fisher’s life and work, and more.
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Rebecca Solnit, thoughts on the works of William Boyle, and more.
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Isabel Waidner’s latest novel, Kate Zambreno on the year in books, and more.
In our afternoon reading: a review of Lightning Bolt’s latest album, an interview with Jon Fosse, and more.
In our morning reading: new writing from Patrice Nganang, an interview with Rion Amilcar Scott, and more.