What does this November hold for us, in terms of new books? For whatever reason, this month seems to abound with compelling fiction, from gripping tales of characters in flux to immersive explorations of inner lives. Some of the books we’re most excited about are the latest works from writers we admire; others fall into the category of highly-anticipated debuts. As the weather outside gets colder, here are some suggestions for your autumn reading.
In our morning reading: exploring the poetry of Elizabeth A. I. Powell, writing notes from Jeff Noon, and more.
In our afternoon reading: fiction by Izumi Suzuki, an interview with Willy Vlautin, and more.
In our afternoon reading: an excerpt from Gina Frangello’s new book, an interview with Jeff VanderMeer, and more.
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Jeannine Ouellette, William Boyle on Barry Giffords, and more.
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Spencer Wolff’s new book, an interview with Patricia Lockwood, and more.
In our morning reading: exploring the new anthology “Black Futures,” a preview of William Boyle’s next novel, and more.
In our weekend reading: a playlist from Beth Lisick, reviews of novels by Lance Olsen and K. Ferrari, and more.