New & Noteworthy
A selection of books published this week; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Nonfiction: Congressional Bloodshed: The Run-Up to the Civil War
In “The Field of Blood,” Joanne Freeman documents the outlandish violence in Washington as the country was heading toward the deadliest American war.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Fiction: I, Knausgaard
With Book 6 of “My Struggle,” the famous Norwegian author completes the saga of his life — a work perfectly suited to the age of the blog.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
'Night Moves' Captures Fleeting Moments In Chicago — And Life
Jessica Hopper's memoir oscillates between charting a story of gentrification, a young woman's love affair with Chicago, and the types of friendships that represent the texture of a city.
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Source: NPR Book Reviews
'Unclaimed Baggage' Is The Quintessential Southern Novel For Teens
Jen Doll's new novel follows a group of misfit kids working at Alabama's legendary Unclaimed Baggage store, a place where all kinds of lost things (and people, and one purple leopard suitcase) end up.
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Source: NPR Book Reviews
The Book Review: Esi Edugyan on ‘Washington Black’
“It’s paramount for me to always be changing gears and shifting and trying something new,” says Ms. Edugyan.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Sketchbook: Ursula Nordstrom’s Treasure Trove of Letters
Joana Avillez illustrates an homage to the legendary children’s book editor and her personal correspondence.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Nonfiction: ‘Still Life With Monkey’: A Mischievous, Gluttonous Primate
In her latest novel, Katharine Weber depicts the relationship between a quadriplegic architect and his monkey helper.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Inside the List: The Writing Dead
After Robert B. Parker died, Reed Coleman took over writing his Jesse Stone mystery series, bringing his vivid, distinctive style but staying true to Parker’s characters.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
New in Paperback: ‘Sticky Fingers,’ ‘Lea’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
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