A peek at what’s on tap this week.
Behold the Bird in Flight
By Terri Lewis
A young girl’s impetuous decision alters the course of her life.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
The Cannibal Owl: A Novella
By Aaron Gwyn
An orphan finds succor and sorrow among the Comanche in this lean, hypnotic tale.
The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe
By Marlene L. Daut
This revelatory work restores a lost figure to the pantheon of pivotal world leaders.
An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
An Interview with Tom Navratil
By Sagun Shrestha
The former diplomat talks about the satisfaction of writing satire.
The Sun Won’t Come Out Tomorrow: The Dark History of American Orphanhood
By Kristen Martin
Revealing the ugly truth behind the pretty stories.
A rollicking if under-sourced look at mobsters in the Oval.
American Imperialist
By Arwen P. Mohun
King Leopold didn’t exploit the Congo all by himself.
The Savage Storm
By James Holland
This illuminating account of a storied invasion fills in the gaps between strategy and reality.
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