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Fall 2026 Publishing Preview (opens the original)
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Fall is a wonderful time to be a fan of literary fiction. Every Tuesday, publishers release prize contenders and books written by literary heavyweights. Although gems are released every year, this fall feels particularly robust. Last year I recommended 21 new releases. This year I’m recommending 39. I tried to narrow it down and I simply could not. This list includes books by Marlon James, Barbara Kingsolver, Min Jin Lee, Kate Atkinson, and Emily St. John Mandel. And that’s just some of the big
August 2026 Reading Round-Up (opens the original)
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Welcome to the August 2026 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from least favorite to favorite.This month’s reading round-up features three books that worked great as audiobooks, one mammoth work of history, and three pieces of literary fiction. Other book-related highlights from this month include:Experiencing literary heaven at eight different independent bookstores along the Maine coast. I’m convinced this area has the lowest people to bookstore ratio
July 2026 Reading Round-Up (opens the original)
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Welcome to the July 2026 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from least favorite to favorite.This month’s reading round-up features a slate of solid reads set all over the world, including Austria, England, Ireland, Japan, Korea, and New York. Other book-related highlights from this month include:An enjoyable browse at The Book Cellar, a used bookstore located in the basement of the New York Public Library’s Webster branch on 78th and York. The Book Cella
June 2026 Reading Round-Up (opens the original)
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Welcome to the June 2026 Reading Round-Up. Each month I write about the books I’ve read and rank them from least favorite to favorite.This month’s (delayed) reading round-up features, amongst other things, a book publishing in September, a Pulitzer winning classic, and a 10/10 read from Maggie O’Farrell. Other book-related highlights from this month include:Attending three author events this month for a slate of new releases, including for Maggie O’Farrell’s incredible latest novel Land<
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