A peek at what’s on tap this week.
The Shape of Wonder
By Alan Lightman and Martin Rees
An affable, overly simplistic glimpse into the minds of researchers.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
Don’t miss your chance to attend the Washington Writers Conference for free!
Martha’s Daughter
By David Haynes
This incisive, bitingly funny collection tells hard truths.
The Bookshop: A History of Bookselling from the Dawn of Print to the Twenty-First Century
By Andrew Pettegree
Tome-peddling has never been the most lucrative pursuit.
Hotel Exile: Paris in the Shadow of War
By Jane Rogoyska
An epic account of the City of Light’s descent into darkness.
Introducing Black Lit Crit
By Sullivan Summer
Why I created a new space for Black literary criticism.
Draw Near to Me: A Novel
By Michelle Brafman
Sometimes, families need to break apart before they can come together.
Exit Party: A Novel
By Emily St. John Mandel
This kaleidoscopic tale asks incisive questions about our future.
An Interview with Rachel Beanland
By Ellen F. Brown
The novelist talks Sardinia, The Great Santini, and the publishing industry’s need to label everything.
