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.
A wrenching account of what people will endure in search of a better life.
Sea of Tranquility: A Novel
By Emily St. John Mandel
Time’s fungibility is used to dramatic effect in this mesmerizing tale.
Big new titles perfect for the littles.
Finding Napoleon
By Margaret Rodenberg
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The deposed French ruler writes a new chapter while exiled on St. Helena.
George Washington
By David O. Stewart
An intelligent, affecting portrait of our nation’s original striver.
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A passionate, flawed reflection on how books sustain us.
The Town of Babylon: A Novel
By Alejandro Varela
The suburbs are nicer when you’re white.
