The New Fatherhood

The New Fatherhood

Arriving a Son. Leaving a Father.

A snapshot of new fatherhood: a hospital bed, old wounds and sudden grace.

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Kevin Maguire and Oliver Munday
Feb 19, 2026
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I’ve long rued the lack of great fatherhood books out there. But it looks like there’s something in the water, because 2026 will see some great ones hit our bookshelves. I’m biased, as I wrote one that I’m quite fond of, but another that recently grabbed my attention was Oliver Munday's Head of Household. This collection of ten short stories crafts a co…

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Oliver Munday is a writer and designer living in Brooklyn. His new book Head of Household is out now.
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