We’re going to go with “esoteric” as our lead description of October’s literary offerings. From transformative poetry to literary history to innovative fiction, we have a number of bases covered here. The weather might be taking a turn for the autumnal, but these ten books are worthy reading in all seasons.
Afternoon Bites: Revisiting DeLillo’s “End Zone,” New Ronna Wineberg Writing, Wendy C. Ortiz, and More
In our afternoon reading: a look at Don DeLillo’s novel of football, an interview with Edward Hirsch, thoughts on Wendy C. Ortiz’s memoir, new writing from Ronna Wineberg, and more.
Morning Bites: Mira Gonzalez Interviewed, Blake Butler’s Latest, Meg Wolitzer, Sun Ra Reissues, and More
A look at Blake Butler’s new novel, interviews with Meg Wolitzer and Mira Gonzalez, adapting an Edith Wharton novel for television, notes on a Sun Ra reissue, and more.
Weekend Bites: Leonard Cohen at 80, Christopher Beha, Steely Dan’s Albums, Ronna Wineberg Interviewed, and More
Thoughts on Leonard Cohen at 80, Maud Newton interviewed Christopher Beha, Brooklyn Book Festival picks, news of Eric Nelson’s forthcoming collection, books overlooked by the National Book Awards, Ukiah Drag, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Merritt Tierce Reviewed, Recommended Feminist Reading, Luke B. Goebel Fiction, The Juan MacLean, and More
A look at Merritt Tierce’s new book, fiction from Luke B. Goebel, Jen Doll recommends feminist books, and more.