Recommended books, March 8 The Buried Giant Ishiguro’s novel transcends the boundaries of a conventional fantasy novel. At its core, it’s a tender story about marriage, memory and forgiveness, the tale of an elderly couple who set off to find a half-remembered son. The Whites Part police procedural, in the tradition of Ed McBain, Elmore Leonard and George Higgins, Price’s latest novel deepens into a psychological exploration of love, friendship and morality. Even those who are familiar with Hughes’ poetry and fiction will find these letters illuminating, revealing the ups and downs of his daily life, thoughtful wrestling with characters and plotlines and delight in the work of fellow artists. Girl in a Band Dey Street Books; 273 pages; $27.99 Gordon’s memoir offers readers an insider’s view of alternative music’s tastemakers and players, and more than that, she shows how she’s moved on and is thriving at 61.