Queen Mab is a darkly funny tale about postpartum psychosis, and Vogue’s bland September Issue cover

The group chat dives into Emily McBride's debut novel Queen Mab, a story about a new mom who becomes convinced her baby has been replaced by a changeling. Culture critics Sarah Wheeler (The Cut) and Martha Schabas (Globe and Mail) talk to guest host Amil Niazi about why the book feels so timely, especially as Lindsay Clancy's trial puts postpartum psychosis at the centre of a tough public conversation.

Plus, Vogue revealed the cover for its highly-anticipated September 2026 issue featuring Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere. It's the first September issue without Anna Wintour at the helm, and critics are likening it to a "back-to-school" catalogue. Culture critic Joan Summers talks about backlash and what it says about the current state of fashion.