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'Killing Commendatore' is the latest evasive, magical, utterly unique novel by MurakamiHaruki Murakami weaves an intriguing, time-challenging story around the life of a portrait painter who is changed forever by a work of art.
'Ninth Street Women' focuses on forgotten stars of Abstract ExpressionismIn this wonderful joint biography, Mary Gabriel convincingly demonstrates that women artists were a key part of Abstract Expressionism.
'Can Democracy Work?' considers the perils and pitfalls of the institution across timeAuthor and academic James Miller examines the idea of democracy in five distinct moments throughout human history, and chronicles how vastly different each iteration has been.
'Reagan' offers a balanced, comprehensive view of Reagan and his legacyBob Spitz鈥檚 familiarity with celebrity culture comes in handy when telling the story of Reagan.
'Young Benjamin Franklin' reintroduces an icon, seeing him as neither saint nor sageHistorian Nick Bunker has done a large amount of original research, tracing Franklin more minutely than any previous general biographer.
For sci-fi, an 'astounding' yet tarnished golden ageA new book looks at four men who are largely responsible for the genre of science fiction as we know it today.聽
'Frederick Douglass' provides authoritative context for an important American lifeIt鈥檚 hard to imagine a biographer more knowledgeable about Douglass鈥檚 life, times and writings than David W. Blight.
'The White Darkness' tells the stunning story of a solo trek across AntarcticaThis fascinating account of a real-life expedition raises questions of purpose and motivation.
'How to Invent Everything' lays out the basics of human knowledgeStranded in a past century? Not to worry! Here's the hilarious book that will tell you everything you need to know.
'The Library Book' is a delightful love letter to public librariesNew Yorker journalist Susan Orlean continues her usual practice of captivating readers by investigating her own obsessions.
'We Fed an Island' tells how a Michelin-starred chef fed Puerto Rico after MariaThis is the story of people feeding people wrapped up in a much bigger story of 3.4 million disaster-struck Americans treated like an afterthought.
From Singapore, a mystery with a messageAuthor Ovidia Yu uses her new lead sleuth 鈥� Chen Su Lin, a young Chinese woman who's a second-class citizen in her own country 鈥� to explore social injustice in pre-war colonial Singapore.
'Mirage' is a YA marvel that weds sci-fi with courtly intrigueSomaiya Daud's debut novel sets the story of a court rebellion in a Moroccan space fantasy.
'Daemon Voices' allows fans a deep dive into the world view of Philip PullmanIt's not exactly a beach read, but this collection of essays and speeches by Philip Pullman centered on a theme of storytelling yields some genuine gems.
'These Truths' takes a deep look at the relative success of the American experimentHarvard history professor and acclaimed author Jill Lepore examines American history to see how well the country has succeeded in living up to its own ideals.
'The Tango War' uncovers the shadow war pursued in Latin America during WWIIAs World War II dawned, the US and Europe nervously watched a continent rich in resources and also riddled with pockets of Nazi sympathies.
'Leadership in Turbulent Times' offers lessons from presidential greatsDoris Kearns Goodwin mines the leadership lessons of presidents she has previously profiled 鈥� Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and LBJ 鈥� in this moving albeit somewhat lacking survey.
'Rising out of Hatred' chronicles one man鈥檚 ideological metamorphosisDerek Black's account of turning away from a familial and ideological legacy of hate is at once disturbing and uplifting.
'Washington Black' uses the story of a talented young slave to explore identityThis elegant, nuanced tale reaches over three continents and spans eight years of the early 19th century, a time of scientific explorations and class expectations.
'Heartland' offers a bleak but compelling portrait of white povertyJournalist and professor Sarah Smarsh places her family at the center of a narrative that mixes dysfunction with resilience.
