It’s finally warmer here in Washington, DC, and earlier this month I was able to sit comfortably on my roof and read a book for the first time. Over coffee and the knowledge that I’ll soon be spending a (brighter!) night here, I rode out a spring load featuring the return of literary giants Ben Lerner and David Sedaris, thoughtful stories from an animal’s perspective, and, randomly, two collections of essays about some of my previous homes (Florida and San Diego). Enjoy our selection. Please let us know which product you chose.
black bagLuke Kennard (March 17)
Alexandra Kleeman’s you too can get a body like mine Discover anxious British masculinity in this strange and surprisingly tender novel by poet and author of The Novel, Luke Kennard, about an actor who enrolls in a psychological study where he wears a black bag and has to remain silent. transfer.
my lover rabbiWayne Kestenbaum (March 17)
Kestenbaum’s first novel in 20 years is a psychosexual masterpiece in which an unnamed narrator becomes embroiled in an absurd adventure driven by his religious devotion to the position of a deeply toxic rabbi.
oldest living bitchMorgan Day (March 24th)
Wonderfully strange and philosophically ambitious, Morgan Day’s novel about Gelsomina, a French bulldog succumbed to moths in a glass house, is one of the most memorable creative debuts of the year so far.
Elsewhere: Essays on FloridaRachel Knox (March 24)
As a native Floridian, I have to support whenever someone comes to defend our home, a land of amazingly weird and often absurd sweaty hell. Rachel Knox memorializes and denounces the Sunshine State in her first nonfiction book. You’ll absolutely love it!
good person, Kirsten King (March 31)
When Lillian placed a spell on a man who wouldn’t lock her up, she didn’t expect the man to actually die. Her grieving process involves unraveling his past, uncovering hidden relationships, and delusions about what the couple really was.
here for a little whileMaria Ospina (March 31)
By the winner of the Colombian National Novel Prize, here for a little while The film details the drama and journey of five animals: a dazzling songbird, an orphaned porcupine, two dogs, and a determined beetle.
long agoCaro Claire Burke (April 7)
Playtime is over: A tradwife influencer wakes up one morning to find herself trapped in the 1800s, where her life is no longer Instagrammable (or comfortable). Is it a cruel prank? Has reality TV failed? Fantasy and expectation collide in this sharply satirical debut novel.
transcriptionBen Lerner (April 7)
Poet and novelist Ben Lerner returns transcriptionIn this strange, slim piece, the narrator travels to interview an aging leader for the last time, but he drops his phone in the sink and is unable to record the conversation.
My Dear YouRachel Conn (April 7)
from the author of Goodbye, vitamins and real american Here comes a collection of thoughtful, masterful stories about extraordinary choices, love, life, and all its unnaturalness.
superstarAnne Scott (April 7)
Ann Scott’s elegant and spicy novel, which became a cult favorite when it was published in 2000. superstar It follows a woman as she enters the queer Paris rave scene with the help of a huge record label deal.
american spiritsAnna Dorn (April 14)
Mythical singer-songwriter Blue Velar has finally reached stardom with his latest album. It’s a cheeky tribute to his loyal fan base, who have been whispering about his alleged relationship with the producer. She hires an enthusiast as her personal assistant, but tensions mount when the pandemic forces all three of them to stay in the cabin. As if misery It happened to Lana Del Rey.
fame chicLena Dunham (April 14)
Lena Dunham needs no introduction. girl The writer, director and star returns with his second memoir. I’m not that kind of girla candid recollection of her life that attracted attention and was often criticized for her talent and wonder.
kill dickLuke Goebel (April 14)
From the owner who recently revived tyrant book and screenwriters for films such as Irene and causewayby Luke Goebel kill dick The film tells the story of a New York University dropout who heads to Los Angeles, where her life is upended by a series of murderers whose father may have ties to the opioid industry.
Dear Monica LewinskyJulia Langbein (April 14)
In the summer of 1998, a woman regretting her affair with her professor began praying to Monica Lewinsky for guidance like some secular saint, and was shocked to hear her response.
ultra naturalCandice Vere (April 14)
from the author of monarch come ultra naturala dizzying chronicle of Lacey Love Bart’s rise to fame from Appalachian teenager to controlled and supervised pop puppet. Consider A24 pearl Mixed with Britney Spears’ life story.
Hermit’s Afternoon TimePatrick Cottrell (April 21)
from the author of Sorry for disturbing the peace Patrick Cottrell’s latest novel is about a transgender man who has been away from publishing his autobiographical novel for five years. Sorry for disturbing the peacereceives an envelope without warning containing a photo of his late brother that provides the inspiration for a metaphysical thriller.
permanentSophie Mackintosh (April 21)
Mackintosh is known for his speculative and dreamlike scenarios. permanenta loving couple arrives in an unnamed town oddly designed for their partnership, and it doesn’t disappoint.
struggleMonika Ostrowska (April 21)
From the founder of Triangle House Literary comes a debut collection of poems about body, mind, and everything in between. struggle is “”A primal meditation to embrace the erotic, challenge the complexities of femininity, and bridge the gap between self-awareness and external perception. ”
ColossusRoss Barkan (April 28)
new york magazine with columnist metropolitan review Editor Ross Barkan returns rear century of glasslast year’s novel. Dear fans of Philip Roth and Jonathan Franzen, Colossus The story follows a pastor whose perfect life suddenly falls apart.
all freshAnanda Devi (April 28)
The narrator says she wonders why her family eats so much food that it makes her fat and her friends at school bully her because of her size. all fresh She carried her twin sister in her womb and now she finds herself paying the price. An incisive study on the body and consumption by one of Mauritius’ leading writers.
binary starSarah Gerald (May 5)
Memoir and novelist Sarah Gerrard binary starthe visionary 2015 story of two young lovers traveling across the country supported by pills and dirty magazines, is being republished with an introduction by Catherine Lacey.
Girls (®): Gen Z and the commercialization of everything.Freya India (May 5)
The successful Substack newsletter of the same name girlFreya India’s debut collection of essays explores what happens when every part of life is packaged and sold.
Mouse 1961Stacy Levine (May 5)
Republished as a 2024 Pulitzer Prize finalist, the novel depicts a significant day in the lives of two sisters, told through a Greek chorus of characters at a neighborhood house party at the height of the Cold War.
off seasonAbigail Sharp (May 5)
An irreverent and punchy debut novel. paris reviews contributor, off season On the seventh night of Hanukkah, in a local bar, she confronts intergenerational Holocaust trauma, a lackadaisical male teacher, and an overbearing family.
Let’s evacuate immediatelyVincent Yu (May 5)
A small Asian American community in Massachusetts is thrown off its base when a missile threat proves false. But after a surprising email was sent and a declaration of love was uttered, the nation must now deal with the consequences of what they thought would be their final act.
please make me betterSarah Gary (May 12)
For fans of Shirley Jackson and Ari Aster, please make me better Celia accepts an invitation to a special wellness retreat that promises healing through community. But, of course, it’s not that simple.
God Forgives, but Brothers Not Forgive: The Long March of Military Education and the Formation of American MasculinityJasper Craven (May 19)
From recent authors harpers magazine A cover story on sports gambling, investigative reporter Jasper Craven’s first book traces the principles of dangerous masculinity that pervade the American military that have shaped notions of masculinity for decades.
Perfect Sunshine: What San Diego Tourists Never SeeMike Davis, Kelly Mayhew, Jim Miller (May 19)
I’m a San Diego native, so I’m all for delving into the sunny Southern California city, including its darker side. In three meandering essays, under the perfect sun It offers a different perspective on so-called “Vacationland.”
canonPaige Lewis (May 19)
A fantastical and surprisingly down-to-earth epic, two heroes fight for the attention of a god, tracking down the good and the bad. Meta and narratively astute, this book could be one of the biggest books of the year.
dad had a bad dayAshton Politanov (May 19)
Much has been said about men in literature, but what about the poor men in literature? In Ashton Politanov’s novel about friendship between middle-aged men, a “sad father” rediscovers his childhood passion for tennis and the emotions that arise when it doesn’t work out.
perfect handsAyelet Waldman (May 19)
As detailed and attractive as the electric cover art is, perfect hands is a romance novel between the lady of the house and her secret maid.
land and its peopleDavid Sedaris (May 26)
David Sedaris is actually my favorite author, so his new book is always cause for celebration. The acclaimed author’s latest work combines the mediated humor of his earlier work with the terrifying musings of old age. calypso and Happy go lucky.
cancelCairo Smith (May 30)
Filmmaker and author Cairo Smith’s latest novel tells the story of Amanda Bunnington, a successful video blogger who is presented as the next victim of public humiliation in the San Fernando Valley in 2023.
Source: Our Culture – ourculturemag.com
