{
  "id": 14656355,
  "title": "The Annotated Nightstand: What David Naimon Is Reading Now, and Next",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/the-annotated-nightstand-what-david-naimon-is-reading-now-and-next",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T09:08:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Literary Hub",
    "slug": "literary-hub",
    "url": "https://lithub.com/the-annotated-nightstand-what-david-naimon-is-reading-now-and-next/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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",
  "key_points": [
    "David Naimon shares current reading choices and future plans",
    "Celebrates reissue of Ursula K. Le Guin: Conversations on Writing",
    "Adorns desk with talismans: Hugo Loser jar, golem figurine, Dropbear book"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}