Black Summers: Growing Up in the Urban Outdoors
Edited by Desiree Cooper
An expansive exploration of summertime Detroit.
Kuleana
By Sara Kehaulani Goo
The fight for an ancestral home unfolds amidst a history of dispossession.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
Here Goes Nothing: A Novel
By Steve Toltz
(The after) life is beautiful…or not.
Districts that Succeed
By Karin Chenoweth
When it comes to developing good schools, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
The Great Dissenter
By Peter S. Canellos
A compelling look at an unusual — and unlikely — civil rights champion.
An Afternoon with Grace Cavalieri
By Caroline Bock
The renowned poet reflects on her re-issued collection.
Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter
By E.B. Bartels
It’s not easy playing God.
The Mermaid of Black Conch: A Novel
By Monique Roffey
A mesmerizing, fantastical tale that explores all-too-real Otherness.
The Church of Baseball: The Making of Bull Durham: Home Runs, Bad Calls, Crazy Fights, Big Swings, and a Hit
By Ron Shelton
A rollicking look at how a beloved film almost wasn’t made.
An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
