A peek at what’s on tap this week.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
Sand, Surf, and Seminars
By Ronald Goldfarb
A look back at this fall’s Miami Book Fair International.
Of All the Gin Joints: Stumbling Through Hollywood History
By Mark Bailey and Edward Hemingway
A boozy ride through tales of Old Hollywood, mixed liberally with recipes for serious libations.
An Interview with Fay Weldon
By Joye Shepperd
The bestselling British author discusses plot, the changing times, and why writers must rein in their characters.
Yes Please
By Amy Poehler
Reset your expectations for laughs and prepare, instead, for Amy Poehler’s twists on familiar lessons.
Odysseus: The Oath
By Valerio Massimo Manfredi (translated by Christine Feddersen-Manfredi)
A new fictional take on the famous Greek hero, from his childhood through his invention of the Trojan horse.
Instead of adding to their shelves, consider a different approach to satisfying you book-loving friends’ literary needs this season with gifts that celebrate their passion for words. Or just keep all these goodies for yourself. Either way, you won’t go wrong!
Victoria: A Life
By A.N. Wilson
This expansive new biography of the famed British monarch could use some women’s perspectives.
It’s Thanksgiving! What are you grateful for? Here at the Independent, we’re thankful for the following people in our lives who’ve impacted our reading, our writing, or simply our love of books. Today and every day, we’re in their debt.
