A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
How to Dodge a Cannonball
By Dennard Dayle
This rollicking bildungsroman unfolds amid the Civil War.
A look at what’s steaming up the shelves this month.
A Fool’s Errand
By Lonnie G. Bunch III
The journey to making the already-iconic National Mall destination a reality.
A Private Cathedral: A Dave Robicheaux Novel
By James Lee Burke
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The latest installment in the entertaining series takes an unexpected — and not entirely successful — turn toward the supernatural.
The Midnight Circus
By Jane Yolen
This dark, fantastical story collection takes readers to unexpected places.
A look at several new or forthcoming books on the late French philosopher & mystic.
An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
The Scapegracers
By Hannah Abigail Clarke
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This smart, feminist Halloween tale would make a great read any time of year.
Big new titles perfect for the littles.
An Interview with James V. Irving
By Tamar Abrams
The debut novelist talks lawyering, trilogies, and the inspiration that comes — or doesn’t come — from living near DC.
