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.
Tree Story: The History of the World Written in Rings
By Valerie Trouet
This fact-packed look at the study of dendrochronology is a rollicking good read.
The Widow Washington
By Martha Saxton
An accessible, informative portrayal of the woman who raised George.
African Samurai
By Thomas Lockley and Geoffrey Girard
Meet the unlikely figure who once captivated the Land of the Rising Sun.
Hunting Whitey: The Inside Story of the Capture & Killing of America’s Most Wanted Crime Boss
By Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge
Deconstructing the legend of a “noble” cold-blooded murderer.
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Enjoy this Grateful American™ reading recommendation!
Dirt: Adventures in Lyon as a Chef in Training, Father, and Sleuth Looking for the Secret of French Cooking
By Bill Buford
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An editor-turned-gourmand reflects on making a new life amid Europe’s culinary culture.
W.H. Auden’s report from 1600 Black Lives Matter Plaza
Authors on Audio: A Conversation with Scott Turow
By Stephen Usery
An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
