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.
Philip Roth: The Biography
By Blake Bailey
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A sweeping yet nuanced look at one of America’s literary lions.
An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
First Person Singular: Stories
By Haruki Murakami
For better or worse, the author’s latest collection is stamped with his trademark surrealism, musical taste, and go-to point of view.
Take a peek at this Washington Writers Conference panel!
The Bookseller of Florence: The Story of the Manuscripts That Illuminated the Renaissance
By Ross King
The fascinating account of a 15th-century bibliophile who revered hand-lettered tomes.
We came, we read, we gushed. Here’s a recap of the titles that left us especially warm and swoony last month.
On Fragile Waves: A Novel
By E. Lily Yu
Magical realism and lyrical prose elevate this searing tale of a refugee family’s endless plight.
A Wolf by the Ears
By Wayne Karlin
What compelled slaves to fight for America during the War of 1812?
