Rachel Yoder is an American writer from Iowa City, Iowa, best known for her novel Nightbitch.
Original publication
2026
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Opening Excerpt
From the storyYou couldn’t be certain, in the night, what sort of world the doors might open onto, were you to turn the knob.
Story Vibe & Style Profile
Emotional Weight
3.6 / 5
Bittersweet
Narrative Pacing
1.4 / 5
Contemplative
Literary Style
3.4 / 5
Contemporary Literary
Speculative / Reality
3.6 / 5
Speculative / Fabulist
Appearances
The New Yorker
The New Yorker August 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026
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