A look at what’s steaming up the shelves this month.
After the Fall: From the End of History to the Crisis of Democracy, How Politicians Broke Our World
By Ian Shapiro
An astute, sobering assessment of lawmakers’ blundering.
Passion & Presence
By Jupiter Berrysmith
Reflections on the Capital Love LitFest.
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An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
The Hive
By Melissa Scholes Young
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Tragedy upends a Missouri family in this appealing yet uneven tale.
What do book lovers have queued up on their nightstands and ready to read before lights-out? We asked one of them, and here’s what he said.
The Living Sea of Waking Dreams: A Novel
By Richard Flanagan
Australia’s most celebrated novelist demands that we stop ignoring climate change, but it’s a repetitive lecture.
Global Assault
By Pallavi Guha
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When writing about sexual violence across cultures, context is key.
We Had No Rules
By Corinne Manning
An examination of transgression, belonging, and coming of age in American queerness.
A Quiet Cadence
By Mark Treanor
A grisly, searing portrayal of how combat and its aftermath affect Marines in Vietnam.
Project Hail Mary
By Andy Weir
Suspend disbelief — and clear your schedule — before tucking into this imperfect yet immersive tale.
