Mrs. Shim Is a Killer: A Novel
By Kang Jiyoung; translated by Paige Morris
Rumors of a middle-aged female assassin roil Seoul’s underworld.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
An Interview with Jack Livings
By Mike Maggio
Jack Livings’ short-story collection, The Dog, was just published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Two authors give distinct voice to the people of one city — Baltimore.
We’d love to say all books are created equal, but it just isn't so. Some you have to slog your way through — we're looking at you, Moby-Dick — while others flow into your soul like they’re part of your DNA. Here are some of the Independent's favorites among the latter. If you haven't read them before, get going. If you have, get going again.
Diary of the Fall: A Novel
By Michel Laub
A Jewish boy in Brazil struggles with the echoes of trauma.
The award-winning author discusses her latest novel, Closed Doors, a family story set on a small Scottish island where everyone knows everything about everybody.
Blue-Eyed Boy: A Memoir
By Robert Timberg
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Disfigured during combat in Vietnam, Robert Timberg transformed his life by becoming a distinguished journalist.
Mystery at the Archives
By Ronald Goldfarb
Could punctuation have altered the Declaration of Independence?
Every Day Is for the Thief: A Novel
By Teju Cole
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The narrator of Teju Cole’s latest reveals not only Nigeria’s corruption but also its unrecognized potential.
