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A Look Ahead: 6/7/26

A peek at what’s on tap this week.

    Slither

    Book Review

    Slither

    By Stephen S. Hall

    If not Satan, why Satan-shaped?

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    Our Week in Reviews: 6/6/26

    A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.

      Beyond The Book

      “Fish Sell”

      By Caroline Bock

      “Fish Sell”

      On seeing the trade paperback of my book for the first time.

      Book Review

      Eye on the Struggle: Ethel Payne, the First Lady of the Black Press

      A well-researched, detailed look at the life of a pioneering journalist.

      Beyond The Book

      5 February Favorites

      Suspense, memoirs, and short stories to get you through the snowy days

      Book Review

      Vango: Between Sky and Earth

      By Timothée de Fombelle; translated by Sarah Ardizzone

      Vango: Between Sky and Earth

      This whirlwind of a YA tale takes readers around the globe.

      Feature

      The Washington Writers Conference Presents John Feinstein

      Meet one of the renowned participants in Books Alive! 2015

      Book Review

      The Rabbit Back Literature Society

      By Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen; translated by Lola M. Rogers

      The Rabbit Back Literature Society

      Come visit a twee little town with a whimsical name and deep, dark secrets.

      Beyond The Book

      4 Ways to Make Your Memoir Compelling

      Ready to turn your life story into a story? Heed these tips from one who’s been there.

      Book Review

      Tesla: A Portrait with Masks, a Novel

      By Vladimir Pištalo; translated by Bogdan Rakić and John Jeffries

      Tesla: A Portrait with Masks, a Novel

      This biographical story captures the famed inventor's spirit and makes his life, fears, and struggles come alive.