A peek at what’s on tap this week.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
Though well-researched, this tale of Crescent City corruption is less compelling than the events it covers.
Watch Me: A Memoir
By Anjelica Huston
The Meaty Truth: Why Our Food Is Destroying Our Health and Environment — and Who Is Responsible
By Shushana Castle and Amy-Lee Goodman
This book’s mission is not only to educate us on where our food comes from, but also to promote a plant-based diet.
The author discusses Gutenberg’s Apprentice, her debut novel about ambition, reform, and the machine that changed the world.
The cabaret-punk diva shares the story of her evolution into a mistress of requesting.
The Empire of Night: A Christopher Marlowe Cobb Thriller
By Robert Olen Butler
Strong characters and a vivid sense of place make this third installment in the Cobb series a winner.
Need a last-minute present for the literary tots in your life? Check out these 10 titles. They’re very different from one another, but they’re all interesting. Just like kids!
The Republic of Imagination: America in Three Books
By Azar Nafisi
Are Americans turning their backs on great literature? The author thinks so.
