The City Burners (preview)

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The City Burners

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey reimagines one of our oldest stories for a world on the brink of ending.

Nevermoor is the best middle-grade magic school series to read right now

Jessica Townsend's ongoing tale of a super special girl and her super special friends beats the pants off you-know-who

What does the Episodes staff know about Infinite Jest?

We're about to embark on a big summer reading adventure! Join us, won't you?

Episodes Monday Rundown July 13–19 2026

This week: Interview with the Vampire, Dances with Wolves, and some real weird classics of cinema.

July mailbag! (preview)

A little preview of this month's mailbag!

July mailbag!

This month: outdoor summer events, writing process deets, and the Great Phones-at-Concerts Discourse!

Breaking Bad's clockwork universe seems almost comforting in 2026 (preview)

In Vince Gilligan's world, a rise must always precede a fall. Is that true anymore in our world?

Breaking Bad's clockwork universe seems almost comforting in 2026

In Vince Gilligan's world, a rise must always precede a fall. Is that true anymore in our world?

Coming July 28: Our first Episodes Book Club!

Read along with us, won't you?

Episodes Monday Rundown July 6–12 2026

This week: Excalibur, Supergirl, and a David Lynch double feature.

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