An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
Beings: A Novel
By Ilana Masad
Interwoven timelines bring together alien encounters and the queer experience.
John Candy: A Life in Comedy
By Paul Myers
An affectionate, uncritical look at the beloved comic’s career.
An Interview with Gish Jen
By Anson Tong
The acclaimed writer untangles her mother’s complicated legacy.
Big new titles perfect for the littles.
Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840-1920
By Akhil Reed Amar
Can an “originalist” view of birthright citizenship go either way?
Season of the Swamp
By Yuri Herrera; translated by Lisa Dillman
A future president of Mexico endures exile in 1850s New Orleans.
No Road Leading Back
By Chris Heath
This little-known WWII survival tale is as heroic as it is harrowing.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
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