A peek at what’s on tap this week.
How to Lose Your Mother
By Molly Jong-Fast
Coming to terms with a famous, and famously flawed, parent.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
“The Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret”
By Mary V. Thompson
An historian plumbs the depths for a candid look at America’s first president and his participation in its worst institution.
My Parents: An Introduction
By Aleksandar Hemon
Narrative guardrails are cast aside in this unusual exploration of a mother and father.
Mother Land: A Novel
By Leah Franqui
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An enjoyable story of self-discovery and friendship that occasionally meanders.
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The gay rights movement owes a debt of gratitude to Frank Kameny, whose life and times are chronicled in this moving biography.
Nine Shiny Objects: A Novel
By Brian Castleberry
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This ambitious, multi-decade saga ultimately fails to connect all the dots.
The author talks Hawaii, World War II, and the otherworldly enchantment of Volcanoes National Park.
Nothing Is Wrong and Here Is Why: Essays
By Alexandra Petri
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Follow along as the political satirist draws her zany cast of characters from the world’s worst reality show.
Big new titles perfect for the littles.
