June’s here and it’s suddenly turned humid in our corner of the world. This isn’t all that surprising, but — for those who saver milder temperatures — it’s not exactly the best thing ever. And so, perhaps, it’s time to dub our June reads as ideal for reading in an air-conditioned room somewhere, or perhaps situated by a breezy outdoor spot. These books cover a lot of ground, from haunting memoirs to phantasmagorical fiction, as befits a time of constant change.
Morning Bites: Kate Zambreno, Laaraji’s Recommendations, Raven Leilani, Erin Morgenstern’s Playlist, and More
In our morning reading, thoughts on Kate Zambreno’s new novel, Laaraji recommends music, and more.
Morning Bites: Kate Zambreno’s Latest, Ava Homa, Roxy Music Revisited, Torbjørn Ekelund, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Kate Zambreno’s new novel, Gabino Iglesias on the new book by Ava Homa, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Benjamin Taylor, Janice Lee Nonfiction, Kate Zambreno, Revisiting Elliott Smith, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Benjamin Taylor and Kate Zambreno, new writing by Janice Lee, and more.
Morning Bites: María Fernanda Ampuero, S.P. Miskowski’s Latest, Kate Zambreno, and More
In our morning reading: exploring the writings of María Fernanda Ampuero, new music from Sarah Davachi, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Kate Zambreno Interviewed, Revisiting Brian Evenson, Caine Prize Shortlist, Megan Stielstra on Writing Classes, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Kate Zambreno, fiction from Alexandra Chang, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Isabel Waidner, Dennis Cooper’s Favorites, Alejandra Pizarnik, Kate Zambreno on 2019, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Isabel Waidner’s latest novel, Kate Zambreno on the year in books, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Alex DiFrancesco’s Playlist, David Berman Remembered, Sarah Rose Etter, Stephen Graham Jones’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: a playlist from Alex DiFrancesco, reviews of books by Kate Zambreno and Karen Abbott, and more.