The Town of Babylon: A Novel

By Alejandro Varela

The Town of Babylon: A Novel

The suburbs are nicer when you’re white.

Queens of Jerusalem: The Women Who Dared to Rule

A slim, fascinating chronicle of fearless female monarchs.

The Republic of Violence: The Tormented Rise of Abolition in Andrew Jackson’s America

A propulsive account of anti-slavery crusaders in the early 19th century.

French Braid: A Novel

The literary patron saint of Baltimore serves up her signature affectionate take on family dysfunction.

On Fragile Waves

By E. Lily Yu

On Fragile Waves

Magical realism and lyrical prose elevate this searing tale of a refugee family’s endless plight.

Can’t Even

By Anne Helen Petersen

Can’t Even

Why the kids aren’t alright.

George Soros: A Life in Full

By Peter L.W. Osnos

George Soros: A Life in Full

An uneven look at an extraordinary man.