Happy Land
By Dolen Perkins-Valdez
A DC woman discovers she’s heir to a long-ago, real-life Black kingdom.
A peek at what’s on tap this week.
The Mesopotamian Riddle
By Joshua Hammer
An overabundance of detail hobbles what could’ve been an absorbing saga.
Look what’s happening at the 2026 Washington Writers Conference!
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
Its recent awards support 10 promising authors.
Sisters in Yellow: A Novel
By Mieko Kawakami; translated by Laurel Taylor and Hitomi Yoshio
Runaway teens struggle to build better lives in Tokyo.
The Shock of the Light: A Novel
By Lori Inglis Hall
Twins’ unyielding bond is tested as they fight their own battles during WWII.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton: A Revolutionary Life
By Ellen Carol DuBois
The 19th-century suffragist remains controversial today.
These five writers will attend the Washington Writers Conference for free!
This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip through U.S. History
By Beverly Gage
An affecting look at pivotal moments past and present.
