Southbound

By Anjali Enjeti

Southbound

A writer of color seeks to understand her place in the American South.

The Triumph of the Amateurs

By William Lanouette

The Triumph of the Amateurs

A detail-rich — if somewhat flat — look at a brief era when scullers were superstars.

Take My Hand: A Novel

By Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Take My Hand: A Novel

A compelling, fictional look at the sordid history of reproductive politics.

The Invisible Siege: The Rise of Coronaviruses and the Search for a Cure

Meet the warriors trying to save us from the next pandemic — and ourselves.

The Temps: A Novel

By Andrew DeYoung

The Temps: A Novel

This uneven satire would’ve benefited from embracing fun over thrills.

When I Sing, Mountains Dance: A Novel

By Irene Solà; translated by Mara Faye Lethem

When I Sing, Mountains Dance: A Novel

A captivating, category-defying tale of love, grief, and nature.

Sedating Elaine: A Novel

Is it wrong to slip your annoyingly horny girlfriend a mickey?

The Age of Acrimony

By Jon Grinspan

The Age of Acrimony

Recalling a turbulent time in U.S. history that bears an uncanny resemblance to today.