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Episodes Book Club: Infinite Jest, Week One

In our first-ever book club, Emily and Lily get into what makes the first section of David Foster Wallace's most famous novel enthralling and infuriating.

On making a deal with Hannibal Lecter in suburban Minnesota (preview)

A sneak peek at this week's 26 Episodes installment!

On making a deal with Hannibal Lecter in suburban Minnesota

Hannibal's Abigail Hobbs is a razor-sharp portrait of an abused child, tucked into a mesmerizing horror series.

Episodes Monday Rundown July 20–26 2026

This week: Moana, the new Charli XCX, and that damn Avengers trailer.

The City Burners (preview)

A special look at this week's premium Friday newsletter!

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!