Spying on the South: An Odyssey Across the American Divide
Tony Horwitz (nonfiction, Penguin Press)
The author of “Confederates in the Attic” travels around the South, recreating journeys taken prior to the Civil War by Frederick Law Olmsted. A fresh, often funny look at the region.
Out East: Memoir of a Montauk Summer
John Glynn (memoir, Grand Central Publishing)
A summer memoir of a Montauk share house and all the ensuing drama, heartbreak and identity exploration that goes with it.
The Bride Test
Helen Hoang (fiction, Berkley)
The author of “The Kiss Quotient” is back with a charming novel about the different forms that love can take. Khai Diep, an autistic man, thinks love is not in the cards for him. His mother thinks differently and heads to Vietnam to find him the perfect bride. She returns with Esme, a woman who becomes smitten with Khai, even if he does not seem to return her feelings.
Drawing Home
Jamie Brenner (fiction, Little, Brown)
It’s summer in Sag Harbor, and Emma Mapson works at the front desk of the iconic American Hotel. When Henry Wyatt, one of the town’s most famous residents, dies suddenly, Emma is shocked to learn that he has left his estate to her teenage daughter. This does not sit well with his former business partner, who comes to town determined to duke it out.
Not Bad People
Brandy Scott (fiction, William Morrow Paperbacks)
One New Year’s Eve, a trio of thirtysomething friends gathers to celebrate, releasing sky lanterns into the air filled with wishes for the coming year. In the distance, they see a bright flare in the distance. The next morning, they learn the news: A small passenger plane crashed and two victims were pulled from the wreckage, including a young boy. Could their lanterns have been the cause? Should they say something? A novel of intrigue perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty.
The Making of a Justice: Reflections on my First 94 Years
Justice John Paul Stevens (memoir, Little, Brown)
Justice John Paul Stevens retired from the Supreme Court in 2010 after 34 years and having written more than 1,000 opinions. A compelling look back at a fascinating life and career.
