Passion & Presence
By Jupiter Berrysmith
Reflections on the Capital Love LitFest.
Do What You Fear Most: The History of the Velvet Underground
By Richie Unterberger
An illuminating account of the band that made Lou Reed famous.
The Big Easy looms large in James Lee Burke’s entertaining Dave Robicheaux series.
The Heartbreak Bakery
By A.R. Capetta
An agender teen’s delicious Breakup Brownies accidentally work too well.
Big new titles perfect for the littles.
The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music
By Dave Grohl
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This pleasant recollection from the affable rocker is light on revelations.
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Hundreds of thousands of books are published annually, so it’s absurd to proclaim a handful "the best." But these are the ones that most stuck with us during this, our second — and hopefully final — pandemic year.
High Tension
By John A. Riggs
The electrifying tale of Roosevelt’s effort to light the land.
The Man Who Ate Too Much
By John Birdsall
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This exemplary work gives voice to the closeted gay man behind the flashy gourmand.
The Wrong End of the Telescope: A Novel
By Rabih Alameddine
This ambitious refugee/LGBTQ+ tale rewards patient readers.
Lean Your Loneliness Slowly Against Mine: A Novel
By Klara Hveberg; translated by Alison McCullough
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A challenging, complex story of mathematics and misery.
