Blackouts: A Novel

By Justin Torres

Blackouts: A Novel

Queerness and erasure figure heavily in this powerhouse experimental work.

Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy

A playful, poignant look at the life of a renowned drag queen.

Burr: A Novel

By Brooke Lockyer

Burr: A Novel

This haunting, ethereal debut examines grief’s many manifestations.

American Midnight

By Adam Hochschild

American Midnight

Can our country’s dark past teach us anything about its dark present?

Ice War Diplomat

By Gary J. Smith

Ice War Diplomat

An affable Canadian ambassador recounts long-ago sports diplomacy.

The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year

How can we keep loving the world as it breaks our hearts?

Distant Sons: A Novel

By Tim Johnston

Distant Sons: A Novel

This exceptional whodunit deserves a sequel (and may boast a prequel).