Book Review

I Was Alive Here Once: Ghost Stories

Edited by Sarah Coolidge

I Was Alive Here Once: Ghost Stories

Eerie tales from around the globe showcase the diverse nature of the otherworldly.

Book Review

The Last American Road Trip

By Sarah Kendzior

The Last American Road Trip

Seen up close, is the U.S. worth saving?

Book Review

Stag Dance

By Torrey Peters

Stag Dance

Gender is explored to rousing effect in this unique hybrid collection.

Feature

Our Week in Reviews: 3/28/26

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

Book Review

Railsong: A Novel

By Rahul Bhattacharya

Railsong: A Novel

An unusually determined young woman pursues a career in Mumbai.

Book Review

Sweet Home Feliciana: Family, Slavery, and the Hauntings of History

A deeply researched, deeply sobering chronicle of rural Louisiana.

Book Review

Western Star: The Life and Legends of Larry McMurtry

An intelligent ode to the prolific author and devoted bookseller.

Podcast

Podcast: Jon Meacham

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.