The Washington Post critic Ron Charles reviewed “The Book Report” (March 17).
By Washington Post book critic Ron Charles
The books for this month cover a range of topics, starting from America before the Civil War to present-day political events, the growth of Silicon Valley, and the fate of our planet.
Doubleday
“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” has been celebrated and criticized for the past 140 years, but now readers will see a new perspective on Mark Twain’s beloved novel.
“James” is a novel written by Percival Everett.
The book “James” by Percival Everett (published by Doubleday) is available in various formats, including Hardcover, Large Print, Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio. It can be purchased through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org.
“Percival Everett also wrote this.”“Dr. No” (Book excerpt)
Hogarth Books
“Great Expectations” – no, not that one – is a new novel by Vinson Cunningham, a theater critic for The New Yorker. Inspired by his own experiences, it tells the story of a young man who gets a job as a fundraiser for the presidential campaign of a Black senator from Illinois. Now, the candidate is never named, but you’ll figure it out from Cunningham’s pitch-perfect descriptions.
The focus, however, is the introspective storyteller who grew up in a Pentecostal church and is now observing the candidate and his affluent backers, attempting to determine what kind of person he will become in a society shaped by wealth and religion.
Excerpt from Vinson Cunningham’s “Great Expectations”
The book “Great Expectations” by Vinson Cunningham is available in hardcover, eBook, and audio formats through retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org.
Vinson Cunningham at The New Yorker
Random House
Téa Obreht’s most recent book, “The Morningside” (published by Random House), takes place in a dystopian world heavily affected by climate change, featuring magical stories centered around tigers in the Balkans and camels in the Arizona Territory.
Silvia, an 11-year-old girl, and her mother have recently moved to an island city that bears resemblance to New York. They reside in a high-rise apartment building under the care of Silvia’s aunt, who was previously responsible for its grandeur.
Silvia, unable to attend school, redirects her inquisitive nature towards her eccentric neighbors. Specifically, she becomes fascinated with a woman who has three peculiar dogs that may morph into human figures in the daytime.
“Read a snippet of the novel ‘The Morningside’ written by Téa Obreht.”
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“The Morningside” written by Téa Obreht and published by Random House is available in multiple formats such as Hardcover, Large Print Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio. It can be purchased through online retailers Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org.
teaobreht.com
Simon & Schuster
Kara Swisher has been documenting the remarkable and often mischievous activities of Silicon Valley since the days when people were connecting to AOL to listen to the iconic “You’ve got mail” message.
In her latest book, “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story” (published by Simon & Schuster), Swisher shares her experience as a journalist who not only reported on the growth of the Internet, but also became one of its prominent advocates – all while growing increasingly disillusioned with the conceit of wealthy internet moguls and their careless reigns.
The regular figures are present, including Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and others. Swisher’s distinct boldness and thoughtful critiques are also included.
Please read the excerpt from “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story” written by Kara Swisher.
The book “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story” by Kara Swisher (published by Simon & Schuster) is available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio versions. It can be purchased on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org.
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Scott Galloway
Kara Swisher is the host of the podcast On with Kara Swisher and also co-hosts Pivot with Scott Galloway.
To discover more recommended reading materials, reach out to your librarian or nearby bookseller.
This concludes the Book Report. I am Ron Charles. See you next time, keep reading!
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