Literary noir maestro Fuminori Nakamura has always been interested in understanding the psychology of crime, and in My Annihilation he allows that obsession to shape the entire narrative. The result is a dark novel that’s the literary equivalent of a puzzle box; an experimental, relentlessly cerebral story in which every narrator is unreliable, memories are tampered with, and reality is as shifting as points of view.
In our afternoon reading: revisiting the music of Laurie Anderson, an excerpt from Lauren Foley’s new book, and more.
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Zin E. Rocklyn’s new book, a story by Matt Bell, and more.
In our morning reading; an interview with Bethany C. Morrow, live Pavement recordings, and more.
In our afternoon reading: book recommendations from Gabrielle Civil, thoughts on Sheila Heti’s new novel, and more.
In our morning reading: books about Ukraine, horror writers on fear, and more.
In our morning reading: new writing by Sarah Weinman, a preview of Michael J. Seidlinger’s next book, and more.
In our weekend reading: thoughts on a new book about Leonard Cohen, Gabino Iglesias previews 2022, and more.