“Elegy, Sing to Break the Bones / Cycle. Cycle: Sing to Break. Break to Sing.”-Philip B. Williams’ raise every voice* This month, we look at poets collaborating on a page and interacting beyond words, from Victoria Chang’s hand-stitched historical photographs to Brenda Shaughnessy’s robot libretto, joining the great ranks of poet-librettists that include contemporary poets
Featured books by Cal Flynn, Eyal Weitzman, Michael Cunningham and others From the world’s wildest places to the origins of American fascism to memoirs of grief and recovery, July’s nonfiction has something for everyone. * savage landscapeCal Flynn flynn’s 2021 book, island of abandonmentThere was an amazing, compelling exploration of the planet’s abandoned places, previously
have you heard? A24 is taking over Hollywood. Possibly the world. The indie company that initially promoted itself as a charming underdog has become a pillar/last bastion of extra-Marvel movies. Not so disgusting anymore, a gang of cinephiles are probably after you latest favorite taking name and make deals. Behind Production and Distribution Company Marty
My heart arrester The hyperfixation continues – which is no surprise, as the final book and movie will be out in just a few weeks. To be honest, my reading lately has mostly been in the fanfiction realm, but my passion led me to pick up a few books in June. was the first i
Published on July 1, 2026 11:20 am As a practicing internal medicine physician, I face some version of the same question every summer: Is it safe to be outside right now? This week, the answer is tilted towards tough No. National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHIS) has Dangerous heat wave building marked across much
July is Disability Pride Month, so today, I’m highlighting seven new books coming out in 2026 that are about queer people with disabilities. We have poetry, romance, fantasy, memoir and essays to choose from. This is not a complete list, but it is a place to start. This is one aspect of queer book publishing
jenny jacksonauthor of pineapple street, is back with shampoo effectPublished today from Pamela Dorman/Viking Books. Below, she discusses how John Updike couple Inspired his new novel. (Photo credit: Tori Liddell) I grew up in Ipswich, Massachusetts, a seaside town north of Boston famous for three things: beer, clams, and John Updike. The famous author wrote
We’re halfway through 2026, which means we’re halfway through 2026, read a tougher challenge! can you believe it? I thought it was a good time to check in: how much progress have you made so far? What tasks are giving you trouble? What’s your favorite book you’ve read so far for the challenge? I put
The series’ readership from off-campus adaptations continues to increase, but this week, there is only one Elle Kennedy title in the top five. Meanwhile, there is discussion going around first year By Caro Claire Burke doesn’t seem to be slowing down: It’s holding on to the top spot, and somehow, it’s gained 43,000 new readers
Welcome to the Book Review Book Club! Each month we select a book to discuss with our readers. last month we read “The Year That Has Passed” by Caro Claire Burke.. (You can also find previous book club discussions In the book review podcast feed.) At the beginning of Douglas Stuart’s new novel, “Journey of