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 riveting look at some of the men who did — or didn’t — sound the alarm.
An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
Her Name Is Knight
By Yasmin Angoe
A female assassin confronts her tortured past in this propulsive debut.
We came, we read, we gushed. Here’s a recap of the titles that left us especially warm and swoony last month.
The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present
By Paul McCartney
An expansive compilation — and confirmation — of the master’s genius.
We love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. But all kidding aside, here are December’s winners.
The Sicilian Method
By Andrea Camilleri; translated by Stephen Sartarelli
Though published posthumously, this mostly charming installment isn’t the final in the long-running series.
The Luckiest Man
By Mark Salter
This affectionate homage may have benefited from a few more years’ worth of hindsight.
