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.
The novelist talks trilogies, family history, and the unending allure of the past.
The Maid: A Novel
By Nita Prose
This cozy whodunit is a joy from the first page to the last.
The Center of Everything
By Jamie Harrison
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A compassionate story of family, community, and memories old and new.
In the Land of the Cyclops
By Karl Ove Knausgaard; translated by Martin Aitken
The provocative Norwegian author ponders the meaning and necessity of art.
The Vote Collectors: The True Story of the Scamsters, Politicians, and Preachers behind the Nation’s Greatest Electoral Fraud
By Michael Graff and Nick Ochsner
An unlikely tale, and yet…
A look at what’s steaming up the shelves this month.
Coolest American Stories 2022
Edited by Mark Wish and Elizabeth Coffey
Unforgettable characters populate this winning — indeed, cool — anthology.
A peek at some of the notables you’ll meet at this year’s Washington Writers Conference.
