Fiction
Our Country Friends
by Gary Shteyngart
At the beginning of a pandemic, an eclectic crew convene at a country house to bide their time. This book is, strangely enough, the perfect respite from our pandemic lives.
(Random House)
All Her Little Secrets
by Wanda M. Morris
this gripping debut thriller follows a Black lawyer who becomes embroiled in the nefarious dealings of her company, threatening not just her job, but her family.
(William Morrow)
Heard It In a Love Song
by Tracy Graves
For fans of Nick Hornby and Emily Giffin, a feel-good story about a woman getting back on her feet after divorce and returning to what she loves most: music.
(St. Martin’s Press)
The Dark Hours
by Michael Connelly
While working one murder, LAPD Detective Renée Ballard comes across a similar, unsolved murder from years ago and teams up with Harry Bosch.
(Little Brown & Co.)
Call Us What We Carry: Poems
by Amanda Gorman
From the presidential inauguration poet comes her debut collection of poetry exploring themes of identity, grief, and memory. An incisive portrait of our country.
(Viking)
Nonfiction
The Book of Hope
by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams
This insightful conversation between Abrams and the world’s foremost naturalist explores vital questions about the importance of hope and drive to build a better world.
(Celadon Books)
Churchill’s Shadow
by Geoffrey Wheatcroft
Separating myth from reality, Wheatcroft delivers a fresh reassessment of the iconic leader by looking at the most notable moments of Churchill’s career and overlaying them with their legacy that continues today.
(W.W. Norton & Co.)
Entertaining Race
by Michael Eric Dyson
From the bestselling author of Tears We Cannot Stop comes a collection of essays that celebrate and investigate the seminal role of African American culture and politics in this country.
(St. Martin’s Press)
The Changing World Order
by Ray Dalio
The legendary investor and bestselling author of Principles uncovers the economic and political patterns of history to explain the current global power structures, in particular the strength of China.
(Simon & Shuster)
Flesh & Blood
by N. West Moss
In this beautifully written, unflinchingly honest, and poignant memoir, the author shares her struggles with miscarriage and infertility as well as her soulful journey of recovery that will resonate with millions of women.
(Algonquin Books)
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