David Sedaris, Matt Haig, Missouri Williams, and more: 20 new books out today!
A variety of new books have been released, featuring works from notable authors such as David Sedaris and Matt Haig. The list includes essays, novels, and nonfiction, showcasing a range of genres and themes. Readers are encouraged to explore these new titles as they enjoy the end of the long weekend.
- ▪David Sedaris's new collection of essays is titled 'The Land and Its People'.
- ▪Matt Haig's latest novel is called 'The Midnight Train', which explores themes of sacrifice and regret.
- ▪Missouri Williams has released a second novel, 'The Vivisectors', described as dark and full of unsettling allegory.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 08:55:10 +0000 |
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The tail end of a long weekend brings us a new slew of reads: a collection of David Sedaris essays, Jorie Graham poems, as well as a fresh novel from bestseller Matt Haig all promise to deliver. That’s not all on the list: Natalie Adler and Missouri Williams both have novels coming down the pike, as well as nonfiction from Steven Pfau, Thomas Asbridge, and more. Read on for the full list, and happy Tuesday! * David Sedaris, The Land and Its People (Little Brown) “It’s classic Sedaris: sharp, shameless, and strangely tender.” –Oprah Daily Matt Haig, The Midnight Train (Viking) “Touching … Haig authentically evokes Wilbur’s fears and regrets over the course of a life marked by sacrifice.” –Publishers Weekly Missouri Williams, The Vivisectors (MCD) “Williams’s second novel is as brilliant as…
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