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The Dog’s Last Walk (and Other Pieces)
By Howard Jacobson
A canny, curmudgeonly assortment of essays from a prize-winning Brit.
The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For
By David McCullough
In this collection of speeches, the famed historian reflects on what his countrymen are made of.
Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy
By Anne Lamott
This little gem of a book reminds us how to rise above and grow during difficult times.
South and West: From a Notebook
By Joan Didion
Occasional flashes of brilliance can't save this flimsy collection unworthy of its author.
Books for Living
By Will Schwalbe
An intelligent, generous reading road map for navigating life.
The Bitch Is Back: Older, Wiser, and (Getting) Happier
Edited by Cathi Hanauer
A new collection of essays revisits the burdens of motherhood, marriage, and autonomy first laid out in The Bitch in the House.
This provocative collection from “China’s Troublemaker” falls short on wit and excels at arrogance.
Thrill Me: Essays on Fiction
By Benjamin Percy
A heart-pounding volume on the art of suspenseful storytelling.
