A bracing, entertaining collection of nonfiction pieces further illuminates Margaret Atwood’s inimitable and indomitable mind.
Jessica P. Pryde has enlisted a stellar lineup of essayists to share their perspectives on Black love and the ways it’s portrayed in popular media.
The authors of the essay collection Black Nerd Problems perform their audiobook with humor and verve. It’s a real treat for fans of popular culture critique.
These Precious Days reinforces what many fans love about Ann Patchett: her levelheaded appraisal of what is good in the world.
Toni Morrison’s impassioned views on race, feminism and American society ensure that this essay collection will stand the test of time.
The Matter of Black Lives is a standout among books about race, notable for its historical perspective and breadth.
Hilary Mantel’s commanding intelligence and inimitable style are on full display in this essay collection.
Despite its brevity, Zadie Smith’s collection of six essays about the year 2020 is moving, resonant and powerful.
Written with humility, humor and visionary insight, Jonathan Franzen’s wide-ranging collection is certain to generate rewarding dialogue.
Not only are Phoebe Robinson’s essays super funny, they’re also enlightening and thought-provoking, dotted with hits of poetry, anger and revelation.
Susan Orlean is such a virtuoso of unexpected joys and delights that she can make even the story of a lost dog read like a thriller.
While John Lewis was unable to record his essays himself, Don Cheadle more than succeeds in embodying the congressman’s message of hope.
Whether extolling the wonders of a rattlesnake or lamenting oppressive policies, Margaret Renkl engages with her Southern homeland’s beauty and complexity.
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