What does the month of May have to offer, in terms of books? Plenty. From moving works of nonfiction to eagerly awaited novels to new editions of cult classics, there’s plenty to captivate readers seeking out a variety of literary experiences. What follows is a look at several of the books that have our attention for the month to come, spanning a wide range of styles and tones.
In our morning reading: an interview with Carson Vaughan, thoughts on Mark Doten’s new novel, and more.
In our morning reading: an interview with Namwali Serpell, a foray into the world of 1970s horror comics, and more.
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Ryan Chapman, fiction by Omar El Akkad, a review of Kathryn Davis’s new novel, and more.
In our afternoon reading: new writing by Melissa Febos, interviews with Mark Doten and T Kira Madden, and more.
In our morning reading: reviews of novels by John Williams and Ryan Chapman, notable Afro-Caribbean writers, and more.
In our afternoon reading: Crystal Hana Kim on the year in books, a review of Adam Nemett’s new novel, and more.
In our afternoon reading: reviews of books by Samantha Hunt and Nicole Chung, an interview with John Wray, and more.