Autumn Reading List

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By Pina Lomb
October MMXXIV

Newly Released Earth AngelMadeline Cash’s unique voice shines in Earth Angel, a collection of offbeat, darkly humorous short stories that explore modern relationships, technology, and the surreal aspects of everyday life. IntermezzoSally Rooney’s latest work, Intermezzo, captures her signature style of intimate dialogue and complex relationships, this time in a novella exploring fleeting connections and ... Autumn Reading List


Newly Released

Earth Angel
Madeline Cash’s unique voice shines in Earth Angel, a collection of offbeat, darkly humorous short stories that explore modern relationships, technology, and the surreal aspects of everyday life.

Intermezzo
Sally Rooney’s latest work, Intermezzo, captures her signature style of intimate dialogue and complex relationships, this time in a novella exploring fleeting connections and self-discovery in a changing world.

Please Let Me Destroy You
Rupert Taylor’s novel, Please Let Me Destroy You, is a darkly comedic exploration of power dynamics, storytelling, and self-destruction. Taylor’s writing draws comparisons to David Foster Wallace.


Classics

Against Interpretation
Susan Sontag’s groundbreaking essay collection challenges traditional approaches to art and criticism, urging readers to experience art beyond interpretation and analysis. Essential reading for those interested in aesthetics and cultural theory.

Cybele
Joyce Carol Oates delivers a haunting exploration of obsession and identity in Cybele, following the complex relationship between a young woman and an older artist. A gripping psychological narrative from one of America’s most celebrated writers.

The Tales of Guy de Maupassant
A collection of Maupassant’s best short stories, known for their keen observations, irony, and wit, uncanny in their ability to transport you to a seemingly mundane slice of 19th-century French life.

New York Stories
An anthology of short stories set in New York City edited by Diana Secker Tesdell, showcasing a variety of voices that capture the city’s unique energy and allure. Includes shorts by James Baldwin, Truman Capote, Shirley Jackson, Jay McInerney, Edith Wharton.

The Complete Stories of Leonora Carrington
Short and sweet, surreal and captivating collection of short stories by artist and writer Leonora Carrington, blending the magical with the mundane in tales that explore themes of mysticism, rebellion, and the subconscious.

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