How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers

This compendium of highfalutin advice is well presented, if not terribly compelling.

One Night Gone

By Tara Laskowski

One Night Gone

Hiding from the past can lead to a deadly future.

Imaginary Friend

By Stephen Chbosky

Imaginary Friend

This smart, terrifying tale deserves a place of honor in the spine-tingler canon.

Of Bears and Ballots: An Alaskan Adventure in Small-Town Politics

A timely reminder that running for office doesn’t need to be a blood sport.

Jack: A Novel

By Marilynne Robinson

Jack: A Novel

Whether or not you’ve read Gilead, the author’s latest work is a balm for the soul.

Having and Being Had

An occasionally uncomfortable — and long overdue — exploration of power and privilege.

Escaping Dreamland: A Novel

This dual-timeline story about the mysteries of children’s literature will inform and delight.