All Book Reviews
Falling UpwardsHow humans took to the sky via balloon 鈥� and the mishaps and triumphs involved.
Much LovedHow Mark Nixon photgraphed our very best friends.
Bleeding EdgeThomas Pynchon spins a showstopping tale of New York residents living in the aftermath of the dot-com bubble.
Garry WinograndThe lifework of Garry Winograd is also a personal commentary on three decades of life in America.
HavishamRonald Frame imagines the past of an iconic Dickens character 鈥� the jilted and vengeful Miss Havisham.
The New Countess'The New Countess,' the final book in Fay Weldon's trilogy set in the Edwardian era, showcases Weldon's deep knowledge of both the era and human nature.
The Hunter and Other StoriesA new collection of Dashiell Hammett's works includes some crime stories but also shows Hammett's exploration of other genres.
Old Man RiverMagazine writer and author Paul Schneider offers an engaging exploration of the history of the Mississippi River and its impact on American life.
TatianaMartin Cruz Smith returns to investigator Arkady Renko in a thriller that is an intricate page-turner.
A History of the World in 12 MapsThis deep dive into cartography leads to an exploration of religion, science, and history.
Eleanor & ParkRainbow Rowell's love story is the best young adult title to be released this year.
The Great WarHow to truly understand the scale and cost of the Battle of the Somme? Artist Joe Sacco depicts the horrific World War I conflict in a 24-foot-long panoramic drawing.
MonstersRich Cohen looks at the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears team as well as the history of the Bears and of Chicago itself.
The Boy DetectiveRoger Rosenblatt's latest memoir finds the author retracing the New York paths he walked during boyhood.
The Heir ApparentThis may be the definitive biography of Britain's Edward VII 鈥� a man who grew from spoiled prince to beloved monarch.
Sycamore RowJohn Grisham brings back "A Time to Kill" protagonist Jake Brigance.
Mastering the Art of Soviet CookingAnya Von Brezmen's memoir describes her childhood in the USSR and how she and her mother cooked their way through their memories.
Double DownMark Halperin and John Heilemann, the team behind 'Game Change,' chronicle the 2012 presidential election.
This Is the Story of a Happy MarriageNovelist Ann Patchett's excellent essay collection ranges from dogs to writing to white-knuckled air travel.
The Hidden White HouseHistorian Robert Klara tells the compelling, surprising story of Harry Truman's little-known battle to preserve one of America's most famous buildings.
