The Mountains Sing

By Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

The Mountains Sing

An historical novel that portrays Vietnamese strength in the face of adversity.

The Rain Heron: A Novel

By Robbie Arnott

The Rain Heron: A Novel

Despite many strong parts, this fragmented, genre-defying tale makes for an unsatisfying whole.

Economy Hall: The Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood

How an antebellum Creole aid society helped shape New Orleans.

wife/daughter/self: a memoir in essays

In lyrical prose, a writer explores the many disparate parts that make her who she is.

Zorrie: A Novel

By Laird Hunt

Zorrie: A Novel

An orphaned young woman in midcentury America forges ahead in this quietly powerful tale.

The Barbizon: The Hotel That Set Women Free

This otherwise informative history is hamstrung by its fixation on Sylvia Plath’s notorious suicide.

The Falcon Thief

By Joshua Hammer

The Falcon Thief

A wild tale of crime and punishment amid the world of raptors and rapscallions.

Writers & Lovers

By Lily King

Writers & Lovers

A masterful story of loss, love, and the healing power of art.