A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
Putin’s Sledgehammer
By Candace Rondeaux
An engrossing look at Yevgeny Prighozin’s soldiers-for-hire.
Centroeuropa
By Vicente Luis Mora; translated by Rahul Bery
A quirky fairytale replete with a witch, a giant, and lots of corpses.
The Last Chairlift
By John Irving
A disjointed, disappointing tale from an otherwise brilliant novelist.
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The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy
By Anand Giridharadas
Can Americans agree on anything at this point?
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We’re loath to proclaim any books "the best" of the year, but these really stuck with us. We hope you enjoy them, too!
The Storyteller
By Dave Grohl
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This pleasant recollection from the affable rocker is light on revelations.
The Wrong End of the Telescope
By Rabih Alameddine
This ambitious refugee/LGBTQ+ tale rewards patient readers.
The Big Fix: 7 Practical Steps to Save Our Planet
By Hal Harvey and Justin Gillis
An overwhelming subject is broken into doable, daunting components.
