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.
We came, we read, we gushed. Here’s a recap of the titles that left us especially warm and swoony last month.
The Guild of the Infant Saviour: An Adopted Child’s Memory Book
By Megan Culhane Galbraith
In this hybrid memoir, an artist explores adoption through writing and visual art.
Great Circle: A Novel
By Maggie Shipstead
The soaring tale of a fictional female pilot who feels utterly real.
We here at the Independent love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. But all kidding aside, here are May’s winners.
Notes on Grief
By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Both of-the-moment and timeless, this slim volume captures the essence of mourning.
An Interview with John Edgar Wideman
By Larry Matthews
The lauded author talks race, short stories, and why he doesn’t care to be known as a great American writer.
Big new titles perfect for the littles.
Rock Me on the Water: 1974 — The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television, and Politics
By Ronald Brownstein
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The author makes a strong case for the Left Coast’s creative primacy during the mid-70s.
