9 Quick Reads

by Kate Andersen Brower

A work of great historical interest that is also quite entertaining. Full review >

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by J.K. Rowling illustrated by Joel Holland

That second matter is a point that could stand elaboration. On the strength of this sharp, inspirational piece, we hope that... Full review >

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by Donna Leon

Come for the Venetian atmosphere and backstage tour of the opera house, and don't worry too much about the crime. Full review >

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by John Szwed

As with the best of Holiday’s music, this elegant and perceptive study is restrained, nuanced, and masterfully carried out. Full review >

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by Jean Echenoz ; translated by Linda Coverdale

Echenoz gives us a slim series of elegant, tightly written tales, achieving a simple kind of magic. Full review >

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by David Levithan

It’s big. It’s gay. It’s outrageous and hilarious Full review >

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by Werner Herzog translated by Martje Herzog Alan Greenberg

A brief but poetic rendering of a fraught and wild pilgrimage. Full review >

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by Tavis Smiley with David Ritz

Readers might feel regret for not having the privilege of meeting Angelou personally, but Smiley has faithfully re-created... Full review >

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by Hannah Moskowitz

A smart, insightful love letter to line-crossing individualists. Full review >

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