The 2025 Championship
It’s the final match at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes.
The Extinction of Irena Rey v. James
The Zombie Round concludes at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes! Today, Mary Turfah decides between “The Extinction of Irena Rey” and “James.”
Martyr! v. Margo’s Got Money Troubles
The Zombie Round begins at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes! Today, Ivy Pochoda decides between “Martyr!” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”
The Extinction of Irena Rey v. Margo’s Got Money Troubles
The semifinals wrap at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, with Sammy Loren deciding between “The Extinction of Irena Rey” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”
James v. Martyr!
The semifinals begin at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, with Aditi Khorana making the call between “James” and “Martyr!”
Liars v. Margo’s Got Money Troubles
The quarterfinals conclude at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Emily Hughes decides between “Liars” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”
The History of Sound v. The Extinction of Irena Rey
The quarterfinals continue at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Nicholas Glastonbury makes the call between “The History of Sound” and “The Extinction of Irena Rey.”
Martyr! v. Beautyland
The quarterfinals continue at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Kelly McEvers decides between “Martyr!” and “Beautyland.”
James v. Headshot
The quarterfinals begin at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Stephen Kearse wields the gavel in “James” v. “Headshot.”
Margo’s Got Money Troubles v. Someone Like Us
The opening round draws to a close at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Michael David Lukas makes the call between “Margo's Got Money Troubles” and “Someone Like Us.”
Liars v. The Book of George
Week three begins at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Max Read adjudicates “Liars” versus “The Book of George.”
Colored Television v. The Extinction of Irena Rey
Week two draws to a close at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes. Today, Alena Saunders chooses between “Colored Television” and “The Extinction of Irena Rey.”
Orbital v. The History of Sound
Today at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, Bobuq Sayed decides between “Orbital” and “The History of Sound.”
Beautyland v. Great Expectations
Today at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, Meher Manda makes the call between “Beautyland” and “Great Expectations.”
Martyr! v. Rejection
The opening round continues at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Jean Chen Ho decides whether to advance “Martyr!” or “Rejection.”
Headshot v. The Book of Love
Week two begins at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Hannah Bonner decides between “Headshot” and “The Book of Love.”
James v. The Book Censor’s Library
Molly Templeton kicks off the opening round in the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes.
The Play-in Match
Hannah Pearl Utt judges the play-in match for the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes.