The October issue of Richmond magazine is on its way to mailboxes and newsstands right now, and it’s bursting with content that gets at the heart of life in the region. Here are a few of the big stories that print and digital subscribers will get to read before anyone else:

The Last Straw Teaching is more challenging than ever — but opportunities abound for those willing to step in.

Best Unpublished Novel Read the first chapter of “Burn” by Alexis Stratton, winner of James River Writers’ and Richmond magazine’s 2023 Best Unpublished Novel contest.

Speaking to the Moment Poet Nikki Giovanni embraces her contradictions.
And there’s much more in this and every issue. Subscribe now to get Richmond magazine every month!