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.
Ten Caesars
By Barry Strauss
A wild, thoroughly enjoyable ride through four centuries of imperial rule.
Machines Like Me
By Ian McEwan
This clever, futuristic tale feels uncomfortably prescient.
Shakespeare for Squirrels: A Novel
By Christopher Moore
This madcap recasting of A Midsummer Night’s Dream showcases the bestselling author’s range.
Enjoy this Grateful American™ reading recommendation!
Favorite childhood tales feel like long-lost friends right now.
Why We Swim
By Bonnie Tsui
An entertaining look at humans’ affinity for moving through water.
Authors on Audio: A Conversation with Alexander Weinstein
By Stephen Usery
An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
We came, we read, we gushed. Here’s a recap of the titles that left us especially warm and swoony last month.
