And now it’s December. What does December bring, in literary terms? An interesting array of books, representing a disparate array of styles and approaches to the craft of writing. Do you like short stories? We’ve got you covered. Do you enjoy poetry? There’s some poetry here, too. Throw some literary translations into the mix and you have a solid month for reading — with what might be your next favorite book as this year draws to a close.
In our weekend reading: a remembrance of Gabe Hudson, thoughts on Mathias Enard’s new book, and more.
In our morning reading: a playlist from Laura Adamczyk, an excerpt from Oyinkan Braithwaite’s new novel, and much more.
In our morning reading: thoughts on a new book by Mathias Énard, books on female friendships, and much more.
In our morning reading: thoughts on books by Julie Buntin and Mathias Énard, John Mulaney on comedy and music, and more.
In our afternoon reading: James Baldwin’s archive, an excerpt from Mathias Énard’s new novel, an interview with Parul Sehgal, and more.
In our morning reading: thoughts on Mathias Énard’s new novel, a report from the PEN Literary Awards, and much more.
In our morning reading: interviews with Melissa Febos and T Kira Madden, translators on “Arrival,” and more.