The Annotated Nightstand: What David Naimon Is Reading Now, and Next
If you read this column at, you have caught me referencing the incredible literary podcast Between the Covers. It’s a delight to have its host, the inimitable David Naimon, as a guest to celebrate the reissue of Ursula K. Le
In the latest edition of "The Annotated Nightstand," David Naimon shares his current reading choices and future plans. Naimon, a frequent guest on the podcast Between the Covers, recently celebrated the reissue of Ursula K. Le Guin: Conversations on Writing. Le Guin's conversational style and willingness to share her insights made for an engaging experience.
Naimon, a longtime admirer of Le Guin, also contributed a year of conversations with other writers about Ursula's work. The podcast host's desk is adorned with talismans that inspire and support his creative process. Among these, a jar of pennies with a "Hugo Loser" tag, a golem figurine to protect the community of writers, and a Dropbear book by Australian author Evelyn Araluen stand out.
The Dropbear book, edited by Mykaela Saunders, showcases Araluen's poetry and is an important addition to Australian literature.
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