The Compton Cowboys: The New Generation of Cowboys in America’s Urban Heartland

A heartwarming but unpolished true story of the unlikely bond between inner-city men and second-chance horses.

Pelosi

By Molly Ball

Pelosi

How “No Nonsense Nancy” became the most powerful woman in Washington.

The Life of William Faulkner: The Past Is Never Dead, 1897-1934

This chronicle of the problematic icon is well researched, sincere...and arguably unnecessary.

This Much Country

By Kristin Knight Pace

This Much Country

The author ably harnesses an adventure but often fails to keep the reader on her side.

Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline

Recalling a bond between country-music royalty.

Lady First

By Amy S. Greenberg

Lady First

A pre-Civil War political spouse recognizes the power of her position.

Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir

An affecting reflection from the writer who made herself heard above the cacophony of men explaining things.

Pain Studies

By Lisa Olstein

Pain Studies

This unusual meditation on suffering cuts across form and content, with mixed results.