Big new titles perfect for the littles.
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The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music
By Dave Grohl
This pleasant recollection from the affable rocker is light on revelations.
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Hundreds of thousands of books are published annually, so it’s absurd to proclaim a handful "the best." But these are the ones that most stuck with us during this, our second — and hopefully final — pandemic year.
A peek at what’s on tap in the Independent this week.
The Man Who Ate Too Much
By John Birdsall
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This exemplary work gives voice to the closeted gay man behind the flashy gourmand.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
The Wrong End of the Telescope: A Novel
By Rabih Alameddine
This ambitious refugee/LGBTQ+ tale rewards patient readers.
Lean Your Loneliness Slowly Against Mine: A Novel
By Klara Hveberg; translated by Alison McCullough
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A challenging, complex story of mathematics and misery.
The Gilded Page: The Secret Lives of Medieval Manuscripts
By Mary Wellesley
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An illuminating examination of enduring, aged texts.
The Hidden Child: A Novel
By Louise Fein
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This cautionary tale about the horror and hypocrisy of eugenics is based on real-life events.
