Books I Read in 2026
January 2026Atmospheric Disturbances Rivka Galchen
- Great debut novel (2008). Psychiatrist convinced that his wife has been replaced by a simulacrum; and the games begin.
From comic to sad, poignant, and unforgettable.
- Nice piece of historical fiction, reminding us of the 1989 Tiananmen Square violence.
Best Debut Short Stories 2025, The PEN America Dau Prize eds. Kendall Storey and Elizabeth Pankova
- Interesting collection of first pieces by new writers.
- Authentic characters forced to face up to their own mistakes and those of their loved ones during an especially cold and snowy winter.
- A beautiful masterpiece by a Nobel Prize winner. Part historical fiction, part fantasy, part dream, all magical. Past horrors leave lasting marks in our hearts and souls and in how we live our lives.
Bad Behavior Mary Gaitskill
- Good stories, very well told. Impressive debut, 1988.
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