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Inspired by a true story, 'Nightcrawling' deals with sex work – and sexual abuse
Inspired by a true story from Oakland, California, Leila Mottley's first novel follows a young Black girl who is sexually abused by a group of police officers. Kiara is a 17-year-old girl who comes f…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Four strangers, a murder, and a cozy winter library in Sulari Gentill's new novel
Four strangers sitting in the reading room of the Boston Public Library suddenly hear a woman's piercing scream. When the body is found, the four characters quickly become friends as they work to sol…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Exploring immigration through a common experience: feeling like an outsider
There is a common hurdle for many first generation immigrants: feeling out of place. Whether that's in school, speaking a different language, or living through parents' expectations. Today: two books…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Dan Chaon imagines a dystopian, dark future for America in 'Sleepwalk'
Author Dan Chaon wanted to find a way to write about current times – instability, fear, political division – by creating an alternate version of America. Set in the future, his new book Sleepwalk is …
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Book recommendations for 50+ states and beyond!
We have something a little different today. Often when we travel to new places, we look for books about the areas we'll be exploring. Whether via travel books, poetry, or fiction, reading about new p…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
The aftermath of Brown vs The Board of Education in 'Jim Crow's Pink Slip'
Leslie Fenwick is a nationally-known education policy and leadership studies scholar at Howard University. In her new book, Jim Crow's Pink Slip: The Untold Story of Black Principal and Teacher Leade…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
In 'Big Feelings:' Advice on how to be okay... when things are not okay
The last couple of years have been tough for everyone, and dealing with the plethora of emotions they have brought on can be complicated for many adults. In their new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Ok…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
A multifaceted view of trauma in two Indian novels
Trauma isn't finite. It doesn't happen only to one person – and its effects on people and communities don't always end. Today, two books that explore the different sides of generational trauma: First…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Grady Hendrix reimagines the horror movie sequel in 'Final Girl Support Group'
Grady Hendrix loves horror movies, especially those old 80s slashers. And his new book is a tribute to that "final girl" at the end of so many of them: The one who doesn't necessarily survive by bein…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Jhumpa Lahiri on translating herself and others
Jhumpa Lahiri is best known for her fictional stories about immigration; novels that usually explore themes that arise from living in between two worlds. In her new book of essays, Translating Myself…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago