The Coachella Review
Summer 2026

June 5, 2026

Long summer days lend themselves easily to nostalgia. When the main action of the day has passed yet the sun remains visible, thoughts turn to the memories and choices that got us to this point. The writing featured in the Summer 2026 issue of The Coachella Review zeroes in on particular moments in time. The pieces we present in this issue reflect with care on past mistakes and sketch the possibilities of a brighter tomorrow. Some writers look at institutional problems, while others focus on the personal. At their core, every piece in this issue is concerned with the human processes of memory, reflection and growth. We hope you’ll wade into their pools of thought with us.