We’ve entered the final weeks of summer. In practical terms, that means that it could turn brisk at a moment’s notice — or that a heatwave might be upon us before long. All of which means that this month’s array of books take a similarly wide-ranging approach, encompassing everything from taut poetry to maximalist fiction. Here are some recommendations to get your fall reading started.
In our weekend reading: new writing by Saeed Jones, excerpts from books by Jean Kyoung Frazier and Joe Meno, and more.
In our weekend reading: interviews with Jeannie Vanasco and Hillary Leftwich, thoughts on books by Saeed Jones and Thomas Bernhard, and more.
In our morning reading: thoughts on Saeed Jones’s memoir, a trailer for a new Henry James adaptation, and more.
In our morning reading: new fiction from Helen McClory, a review of Saeed Jones’s memoir, and more.
In our afternoon reading: new writing by Saeed Jones, book recommendations from Sarah Pinsker, and more.
In our afternoon reading: exploring Lynne Tillman’s prose, new poetry from Saeed Jones, and more.
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.