A peek at what’s on tap this week.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
There's no such thing as "too quirky" for this small publisher.
The Return of George Washington, 1783-1789
By Edward J. Larson
This masterful account of the future president’s “in-between” years brings him vividly to life.
A poet's perspective on The Collected Poems of Samuel Beckett.
What do book lovers have queued up on their nightstands and ready to read before lights-out? We asked a few of them, and here’s what they said.
Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin
By David Ritz
This expansive portrait of the music legend reveals both her strengths and frailties.
Bathing the Lion: A Novel
By Jonathan Carroll
Despite a clever premise, this novel is ultimately derailed by thinly drawn characters and unresolved plot points.
In his latest book, Empire of Sin, the author chronicles the rise and fall of the Big Easy’s infamous Storyville.
Bee Time: Lessons from the Hive
By Mark L. Winston
The buzz on bees and what humans can learn from them.
