It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll, but He Liked It

A 2022 biography splendidly captures the enigmatic Charlie Watts.

The Private Dick

A recent biography reveals James Ellroy to be every bit as over-the-top as his hardboiled detectives.

Northwestern Exposure

The Cascadia Field Guide offers a wonderful introduction to a dynamic region.

No, You Don’t Just Need to Lose Weight

Aubrey Gordon’s powerful 2023 treatise rejects our fat-shaming mindset.

The Reward of Double Rainbows

The Postcard delivers an immeasurable gift to readers.

A Harrowing Tale

Joy Williams’ fifth novel conjures a bleak, mostly fallen world.

Newton’s Appletini

The rich literary cocktail that is Ancestor Trouble.

Plain(tive) Text

Why Daniel Barbiero’s essays are best enjoyed online.