An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation
By Jim Clyburn (the Ninth)
The esteemed South Carolina lawmaker honors his predecessors.
Valley So Low
By Jared Sullivan
How a small-town attorney gave injured workers their day in court.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
Four Points of the Compass
By Jerry Brotton
Did you ever wonder why north is up and south is down?
A look at what’s steaming up the shelves this month.
what’s with baum?: a novel
By Woody Allen
Miss his yearly movies? The director’s debut novel is for you.
Emerald City Blues: A Novel
By H. Lee Barnes
A resourceful young woman seeks a new life in WWII-era California.
Electric Spark: The Enigma of Dame Muriel
By Frances Wilson
A formidable figure requires — and finds here — a formidable biographer.
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