Claire Lewis We asked a range of authors, artists, and poets to name books that bring solace or understanding in this age of rancor. Two dozen or so responded. Here are picks from the witty and thoughtful Ayelet Waldman, whose recent book about microdosing with LSD caused a bit of a stir in the straight world. Latest book: A Really Good DayAlso known for: Bad MotherReading recommendations: It was as if Mohsin Hamid knew exactly what would convulse the world when he wrote Exit West.