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Ethel Rosenberg: An American Tragedy
By Anne Sebba
This riveting biography of the infamous “spy” makes a persuasive case for its subject’s innocence.
Shoko’s Smile: Stories
By Choi Eunyoung; translated by Sung Ryu
Melancholy permeates this spare, insightful collection from South Korea.
The Columnist: Leaks, Lies, and Libel in Drew Pearson’s Washington
By Donald A. Ritchie
The real-life story behind a storied American muckraker.
The Hive
By Melissa Scholes Young
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Tragedy upends a Missouri family in this appealing yet uneven tale.
The Living Sea of Waking Dreams: A Novel
By Richard Flanagan
Australia’s most celebrated novelist demands that we stop ignoring climate change, but it’s a repetitive lecture.
We Had No Rules
By Corinne Manning
An examination of transgression, belonging, and coming of age in American queerness.
A Quiet Cadence
By Mark Treanor
A grisly, searing portrayal of how combat and its aftermath affect Marines in Vietnam.
Project Hail Mary
By Andy Weir
Suspend disbelief — and clear your schedule — before tucking into this imperfect yet immersive tale.
