Books News

What do women authors hope to gain by showing their weaknesses on the page?

Green wins his second Hognander award for his book about civil rights after the Civil War.

Aravind Adiga’s novel is a human story carved into the style of a thriller.

In Kiran Millwood Hargrave’s historical novel, characters have many ideas about a woman’s place in 17th-century Europe.

Roman Dial's new book, "The Adventurer's Son," takes its place among modern accounts of tragic adventure with hard-won wisdom and grace.        

Michael Pollan explores the history and socio-political impact of everyone's favorite drug in his new Audible audiobook "Caffeine."        

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edward J. Larson's dual biography "Franklin and Washington" paints an engaging portrait of the Founding Fathers.        

Netflix's new "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" movie keeps the spirit of the second book "P. S. I Still Love You," albeit with a few changes.        

Author Andrew Hunter Murray has thoroughly thought through the ramifications of his conceit.

In her chilling new novel "The Mercies," British writer Kiran Millwood Hargrave spins a hypnotic tale out of a real historical witchcraft trial.        

"Something That May Shock and Discredit You," by Daniel Mallory Ortberg, Adrienne Miller's literary memoir "In the Land of Men" and more new releases.        

The spring lineup of the free authors series also includes Benjamin Percy and others.

Celebrity health coach Kelly LeVeque brings her wellness expertise to the masses with her new book, "Body Love Every Day."        

Lonely characters connect through a notebook in which they divulge their innermost truths in Clare Pooley's charming "The Authenticity Project."        

Her tales of danger and deliverance made her one of the most successful crime writers of all time.

Picture book by Kao Kalia Yang also honored.