The Distance Between Us: A Novel
By Maggie O’Farrell
An unnecessary romance muddies an otherwise smart, stirring tale.
Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy
By Francis S. Barry
Finding solace and surprises along the Lincoln Highway.
Bomb Island: A Novel
By Stephen Hundley
In this solid debut, an underwater explosive isn’t the only thing about to blow.
Concerning the Future of Souls: 99 Stories of Azrael
By Joy Williams
An insightful, sometimes inscrutable collection of tales.
An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
Big new titles perfect for the littles.
The Heart in Winter: A Novel
By Kevin Barry
A darkly ebullient tale from the master of comical tragedy.
The rollicking tale of a Gatsby-esque rake who delighted in diamonds.
The Burning Land
By David O. Stewart
The Civil War comes vividly to life in this gripping tale.
Not Too Late
Edited by Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua
This ponderous collection contains a few hidden gems.
