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A Look Ahead: 2/22/26

A peek at what’s on tap this week.

    Mutual Interest

    Book Review

    Mutual Interest

    By Olivia Wolfgang-Smith

    An apparent story of manners digs much deeper, hitting philosophical bedrock.

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    Our Week in Reviews: 2/21/26

    A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.

      Book Review

      Black in Blues

      By Imani Perry

      Black in Blues

      A mesmerizing ode to a hue and a history.

      Book Review

      The Water Lies

      By Amy Meyerson

      The Water Lies

      Was a young woman’s accidental drowning actually murder?

      Poetry Review

      On Poetry: February 2026

      New collections to make life more lyrical.

      Book Review

      The Neighborhood: Space, State, and Daily Life in a Manchurian City

      An unremarkable Chinese crossroads proves anything but.

      Washington, DC

      Book Review

      Kin: A Novel

      By Tayari Jones

      Kin: A Novel

      Two motherless girls build family beyond the bonds of blood.

      Local

      Book Besties Night Out

      By Suzy Rigdon

      Book Besties Night Out

      Celebrate all things romantasy during this free event!

      Book Review

      The Boundless Deep: Young Tennyson, Science and the Crisis of Belief

      A fascinating look at the poet’s private doubts.