The Big Easy looms large in James Lee Burke’s entertaining Dave Robicheaux series.
Pure Men: A Novel
By Mohamed Mbougar Sarr; translated by Lara Vergnaud
A Senegalese professor confronts his country’s homophobia.
An Interview with Laura Zigman
By Mary Kay Zuravleff
In her new book, the author turns a gimlet eye toward the publishing industry.
Meet the warriors trying to save us from the next pandemic — and ourselves.
The Temps: A Novel
By Andrew DeYoung
This uneven satire would’ve benefited from embracing fun over thrills.
When I Sing, Mountains Dance: A Novel
By Irene Solà; translated by Mara Faye Lethem
A captivating, category-defying tale of love, grief, and nature.
An Interview with Bill Hutchins
By Jim Schulman
The architect/poet talks about learning to love the forest.
On Not Writing
By Jenn Koiter
…and how to start again.
Sedating Elaine: A Novel
By Dawn Winter
Is it wrong to slip your annoyingly horny girlfriend a mickey?
The Age of Acrimony
By Jon Grinspan
Recalling a turbulent time in U.S. history that bears an uncanny resemblance to today.
Aquarium
By Yaara Shehori; translated by Todd Hasak-Lowy
A reclusive deaf family grapples with ableism, isolation, and a life-altering secret.
