The language of "The Fiddler is a Good Woman" blends the profane and poetic. Geoff Berner’s "The Fiddler is a Good Woman" pieces together the fictionally fragmented life of a Canadian rock violinist named DD, known for her many moods... Read More

Silverberg’s science fiction stands head and shoulders above other works in the genre. The short stories in Robert Silverberg’s "First-Person Singularities" are inventive, sublime, and endlessly entertaining. All eighteen pieces are... Read More

This comprehensive investigation reveals the complexities of foreign-policy making in the era of “no world order.” "Anatomy of Failure" is Harlan Ullman’s enlightening assessment of the United States’s bleak record of losing all... Read More

The loneliness, loss, and confusion of the last few years loom large over these pages, but so, too, does the idea of hope. Hanif Abdurraqib’s They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us is a penetrating and profoundly timely collection of... Read More

The writing is fantastic and topics are diverse, with in-depth and beautifully written looks at moments and movements. This important selection of news stories stands to be both instructive to students of journalism and a treat for its... Read More

It’s timely, tense, and a perfect read in these uncertain times. "The Amendment Killer" is a contemporary political thriller benefiting from heavy research, a chilling villain, and a timely message. As the US Supreme Court begins... Read More

This food study forwards a fascinating human history of a region like no other. Gregory McNamee’s fascinating Tortillas, Tiswin & T-Bones: A Food History of the Southwest is a wonderfully absorbing foodie saga that drills down to... Read More

"Beyond Colorblind" explores how religious communities can create spaces where ethnic identity is not just respected, but celebrated. Sarah Shin’s "Beyond Colorblind" is a needed exploration of how to talk about race in America, urging... Read More