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'The Nix' cleverly mixes politics and a troubled mother-son relationshipNathan Hill's smart, empathetic novel involves an anti-immigrant politician and a disappearing mom.
12 really good new sports books Here's a grab bag of a dozen new sports books.
'A Revolution in Color' fills in the cracks in the life of John Singleton CopleyBiographer Jane Kamensky puts to rest the myth of the great portraitist as an untutored savant.
Bestselling books the week of 10/6/16, according to IndieBound What's selling best at independent bookstores across America?
When the world鈥檚 eyes turned to ... Buffalo?In 1901, NY鈥檚 second city played host to fairgoers, stunts, and an assassination, as detailed in historian Margaret Creighton's new book 'The Electrifying Fall of Rainbow City.'
'American Ulysses' is a game-changing biography of Ulysses S. GrantWe should be grateful to historian Ronald C. White for a thorough and nuanced biography of one of the most consequential figures in American history.
10 best books of October 2016, according to Amazon's editors Looking for a great fall read? Amazon's editors have some picks for you.
'Some Writer!' beautifully celebrates the life of E.B. WhiteThis innovative biography is aimed at readers aged 7-10, but will delight E.B. White fans of any age.
'The Pigeon Tunnel' pulls together captivating reminiscences from the remarkable life of John le Carr茅Fifty-five years into his writing career, le Carr茅 seems blessed with the ability to be endlessly fascinating.
'The Arab of the Future 2' sees Syria through the eyes of an outsiderCharlie Hebdo cartoonist Riad Sattouf's graphic novel recalls his own struggles, as a half Syrian six-year-old, to navigate life in the Middle East .
Bestselling books the week of 9/29/16, according to IndieBound What's selling best at independent bookstores across America?
'Eyes on the Street' celebrates 'distinctly modest' urban legend Jane JacobsDespite a humble start, Jacobs's influence on urban planning is international, and her legacy spans the world.
Should reading replace prison time?Reading books 'strengthens the spirit of faith and the will to solve social problems,' says an Iranian judge.
'A Kingdom of their Own' tries to make sense of Afghanistan and the KarzaisWashington Post journalist Joshua Partlow takes a deeper look at Afghanistan, the Karzai clan, and their complex relationship to the United States.
'Blood in the Water' does a magnificent job of rewriting the Attica storyMichigan professor Heather Ann Thompson relies on exhaustive research to piece together a more accurate version of the 1971 Attica prison uprising and the brutal retaking of the facility.
'Corto Maltese: The Ethiopian' brings a legendary Italian comic figure to the USEuroComics' English editions of the world-renowned Italian series by creator Hugo Pratt continues with the latest volume 'Corto Maltese: The Ethiopian.'
10 best books of September: the Monitor's picks What the Monitor's book critics liked best this month.
'The Fix' seeks out strategies to solve the vexing problems facing nationsForeign Affairs managing editor Jonathan Tepperman travels widely to talk to the people and governments who are devising new and innovative strategies to hold chaos at bay and sometimes even improve things.
Bestselling books the week of 9/22/16, according to IndieBound What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
鈥楢 Truck Full of Money鈥� is an engaging, contemporary, rags-to-riches storyPulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Kidder profiles both Paul English and the software-engineering world he inhabits.