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.
Burning Boy: The Life and Work of Stephen Crane
By Paul Auster
This weighty homage seeks to spark a renaissance in the 19th-century author’s readership.
Big new titles perfect for the littles.
The Body Scout: A Novel
By Lincoln Michel
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Despite its many wild parts, this sci-fi/murder mystery comes together in an utterly satisfying whole.
The foreign-policy expert sees parallels between her lower-class roots and the hurdles facing today’s workers.
Crossroads: A Novel
By Jonathan Franzen
A 1970s Chicago family weathers change — personal, social, and spiritual — amid larger cultural upheaval.
The novelist talks Hell’s Belles, the essence of romance, and giving her heroines agency.
Silverview: A Novel
By John le Carré
The late spymaster’s world is still cold.
The Mother Next Door: A Novel
By Tara Laskowski
This fun, twisty thriller is just right for Halloween.
