Lit Hub Daily: October 15, 2026
You’ve heard of cottagecore, but what about bogcore? Anna North introduces you to the genre via work by Annie Proulx, Kay Chronister, Seamus Heaney and more. | Lit Hub Criticism Jaclyn Gilbert reflects on gun violence and how we learn
In 1926, French philosopher Michel Foucault was born. The article introduces the emerging genre of "bogcore," inspired by the works of Annie Proulx, Kay Chronister, and Seamus Heaney. Jaclyn Gilbert pens an essay on gun violence and self-protection methods. David Naimon's book list for October includes contributions by Sabrina Orah Mark, Evelyn Araluen, and Mykaela Saunders.
Five book reviews are recommended for reading this week. The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction and nonfiction are highlighted. A novel set among the superyachts of Monaco is discussed, exposing wealth inequality. Emily Hyland praises the poetics of physicality in writing. Cundill History Prize finalist Jonathan Cheng recommends books on North Korea's cult of personality by Barbara Demick and Richard E. Kim.
Biddy Mason, a formerly enslaved woman who played a role in building Los Angeles, is introduced. M John Harrison's Booker Prize-shortlisted novel, The End of Everything, is shared. Yiyun Li discusses her approach to capturing the past in her writing. Emma Copley Eisenberg reflects on the art of the sex scene in modern times. In a piece for Harper's Bazaar, the trend of typing in lowercase is discussed.
Lieke Marsman shares her experiences with life and poetry. The forgotten gay advice columnist, Jeanne C. Barney, is explored. The article also delves into the far-right's fascination with Charles Manson. Finally, Jacobin is mentioned.
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