The Truth? It Hurts.

But books like Maus must never stop telling it.

Children’s Book Roundup: August 2024

Big new titles perfect for the littles.

Movin’ On Down

The drama of social striving (and sinking) in Anna Karenina.

Charlotte Shane in Conversation with Colette Shade

The author of An Honest Woman: A Memoir of Love and Sex Work comes to DC on Thurs., Aug. 22nd, at 7 p.m.!

On Poetry: August 2024

New collections to make life more lyrical.

Booze & Browse with Ethan Joella

Join the author of The Same Bright Stars in Baltimore on Fri., Aug. 16th, from 5-8 p.m.!

Authors on Audio: Andriana Minou

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

Tales of Love and Legacy

On writing a story for my granddaughter during my mother’s final days.