This week’s new book releases include a collection of short stories from Karen Russell and a searing account of childhood abuse from Eve Ensler.
Author: Barbara VanDenburgh, USA TODAY
5 books not to miss: ‘The Red Daughter,’ ‘Shergill Sisters,’ ‘The Story of 9/11’
Balli Kaur Jaswal is back with a new novel, Dustin Lance Black pens a moving memoir and a journalist writes a definitive account of 9/11.
5 books not to miss: Melinda Gates’ ‘The Moment of Lift,’ ‘Wunderland,’ ‘Defying Hitler’
This week’s most compelling new books include Melinda Gates’ “The Moment of Lift” and “Wunderland,” a work of historical fiction set during WWII.
5 books not to miss: Susan Choi’s ‘Trust Exercise,’ ‘The Hill to Die On,’ ‘Book of Dreams’
According to one review, Susan Choi’s “Trust Exercise” is destined to be a classic, while “The Hill to Die On” takes us inside the halls of Congress.
5 books not to miss: Susan Page’s Barbara Bush biography ‘The Matriarch,’ ‘Women Talking’
Susan Page’s “The Matriarch” chronicles the life of First Lady Barbara Bush; “American Moonshot” tells the thrilling story of the U.S. Space Race.
5 books not to miss: Oprah Winfrey’s ‘The Path Made Clear,’ Maisie Dobbs’ ‘White Elephant’
Oprah Winfrey dispenses wisdom and life advice, Maisie Dobbs has another adventure and Damon Young writes a memoir on race.
Michelle Obama takes her ‘Becoming’ tour to BookTube, discusses memoir with YouTube stars
Michelle Obama talks books with YouTube stars John Green, Franchesca Ramsey, Jouelzy, Ariel Bissett, Jesse George and Kat O’Keeffe in a new online special.