The Anatomy of Violence: The Biological Roots of Crime
Adrian Raine
“Nature” is more important by far than “nurture,” the author asserts, when it comes to acts like rape, serial murder and terrorism.
Margaret Thatcher: From Grantham to the Falklands
Charles Moore
A complex and nuanced portrait of the former prime minister.
The Whiteness of the Whale
David Poyer
A novel of high, almost constant suspense, and no relief; if that’s your ticket, this is your book.
From a terrific schedule to a chance to pitch your work to agents, our upcoming conference is a great event for readers and writers.
Interview with Alan Bradley
by Mandy Huckins
Alan Bradley is a Canadian mystery writer best known for his Flavia de Luce series, including his latest, Speaking From Among the Bones.
Equilateral
Ken Kalfus
An ambitious 19th-century astronomer tries to summon life from the stars in the author’s third novel.
This final work of a trilogy may be “the single best volume” about the war in Europe from D-Day to the capitulation of German forces.
Interview with William Gass
by Mary White
William Gass’ latest book is Middle C, the story of Joseph Skizzen, part-time musician, librarian, professor, Inhumanity Museum founder and keeper.
Pepperland: A Novel
Barry Wightman
The romantic clash between a successful rock musician and his geeky girlfriend anchors this joyful romp of a tale set in Chicago’s 1970s music scene.
Snapper
Brian Kimberling
An advantaged middle-class kid from Indiana shares misadventures with slackers and sociopaths on the road to finding purpose and a sense of self-worth.
Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation
Michael Pollan
The elements of fire, water, air and earth guide the author’s latest exploration of our association with food and how it sustains us.
