An Inconvenient Widow: The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln
By Lois Romano
The famously volatile figure is cast in a sympathetic light.
It All Felt Impossible
By Tom McAllister
A man takes annual stock of his life in this unique collection.
Words and Worlds: From Autobiography to Zippers
By Alison Lurie
The longtime novelist tackles a range of topics in this insightful essay collection.
Dear Mrs. Bird
By AJ Pearce
A young woman in wartime Britain learns to give her own advice.
A Double Life
By Flynn Berry
This well-written thriller has some twists and turns, but it won’t make your heart thump.
The Floating Feldmans: A Novel
By Elyssa Friedland
When an eccentric family embarks on a cruise, hijinks (unfortunately) do not ensue.
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How Not to Die Alone: A Novel
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This wry English novel finds mirth in morose themes.
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