Besides the promise of cooler weather, pumpkin spice everything, and sweaters on the rise, what does October have to offer? If you’re looking for new books to read, the answer is “plenty.” This month brings with it candid and harrowing memoirs, stunning short fiction, and expansive novels — a fantastic array of literary work to carry you into the autumn. Here’s a look at some of our most-anticipated books for the month.
Morning Bites: Moon Duo, Mila Menendez Krause Revisited, Sarah Rose Etter and R.O. Kwon, Jane Ciabattari Fiction, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Moon Duo’s new album, Sarah Rose Etter and R.O. Kwon in conversation, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Patti Smith’s Latest, Sarah M. Broom, Eugene Robinson Interviewed, Mark Haber, and More
In our afternoon reading: reviews of books by Patti Smith and Sarah M. Broom, an interview with Eugene Robinson, and more.
Morning Bites: Chaya Bhuvaneswar, Justin Taylor on Mary Robison’s Fiction, Tana French, Mark Haber Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: an excerpt from Chaya Bhuvaneswar’s new collection, interviews with Megan Boyle and Mark Haber, and more.
Morning Bites: Olivia Laing’s Latest, East German Punk, Lisa Maria Basile, Revisiting Jason Lutes, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on books by Olivia Laing and Jason Lutes, an interview with Lisa Marie Basile, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Alexander Chee, Tommy Orange’s Novel, Dag Solstad, Elle Nash Nonfiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Alexander Chee and Dag Solstad, new writing by Elle Nash, and more.