Reading News

The Guilt Pill by Saumya Dave– Overwhelmed by her daily responsibilities in addition to being a new mother, Maya is introduced to a substance that gets rid of female guilt and allows her to feel like she truly has it all. 

The Eights by Joanna Miller– Tells the story of a group of women that were the first to be admitted to Oxford University in the 1920s.

Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez– A young woman visits her estranged grandmother, who tells her the story of her ancestors who were royalty in a kingdom of freed slaves.

Gandolfini by Jason Bailey– Tells the story of Sopranos actor James Gandolfini and his life and journey in Hollywood. 

Surreal by Michele Gerber Klein– Tells what is known of the life story of Gali Dali, whose artwork was foundational in the development of Surrealism. 

Matriarch by Tina Knowles– Tina Knowles tells her own life’s story growing up in Texas as the youngest of 7 children and what it has been like being known as the mother of famous daughters.

On This Holy Island by Oliver Smith– Smith traces the different types of religious pilgrimages that have been made across Britain as early far back as the Ice Age.

The Jewish South by Shari Rabin– Ranging in time from the 1600s through the early 1900s, Rabin covers the varying experiences of Jewish people who settled in the south, covering experiences of antisemitism but also their contributions to fighting for and against racial justice.

Godstruck by Kelsey Osgood– Six different women share their life experiences that led them to religious conversion.

Adventures in the Louvre by Elaine Sciolino– Sciolino introduces the artwork of the Louvre and the people who work to curate and preserve the collection.

Medicine River by Mary Annette Pember– Pember uncovers the abuse his mother endured at government sponsored boarding schools for Native American children and the impact this has had on their relationship.

The Ride by Kostya Kennedy– A new account of Paul Revere’s historic ride in April of 1775 that led to eventual American independence from Britain.

A Hole in the Story by Ken Kalfus– When an esteemed journalist is accused of sexual harassment, a his colleague gets caught in the crosshairs and must acknowledge his own past and the standards within the journalism industry. 

Audition by Katie Kitamura– Separate narratives follow a successful actress and a younger man meeting for lunch. 

My Documents by Kevin Nguyen– A family is separated after violent events across America result in Vietnamese Americans being sent to internment camps.

Pieces You’ll Never Get Back by Samina Ali– A young woman must relearn to do basic tasks alongside her newborn son after an undiagnosed pregnancy condition results in near death and major memory loss.

Unshrunk by Laura Delano– Delano covers 13 years worth of frustrations with the mental healthcare systems, leading to her eventual rejection of prescribed medication.

Cellar Rat by Hannah Selinger– Selinger details her experiencing working in the dining industry and the reasons she eventually left it behind.