One of the big books coming out next week—as measured by anticipation as well as page count—is Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicholas Boggs, an intimate biography focused on James Baldwin’s romantic relationships, spanning from New York City in the 1940s to Paris in the ’70s. While listening to Boggs discuss the project with his editor, Jonathan Galassi, during an event on Zoom—yes, I still go to those—I was struck by Boggs's erudition and passion, which you’ll also see in our Q&A with him below.
Elsewhere, we've got historian Garrett M. Graff discussing his oral history of the atomic bomb and its troubling contemporary relevance, and a slate of recent features from the magazine that highlight books designed to help readers face various challenges.
Among the titles heralded by PW’s reviews editors this week is an audacious take on “Snow White,” an artful and arresting work of graphic nonfiction about the war in Gaza, and a satirical story collection about white people behaving badly.
Happy weekend!
Starred Reviews Releasing Next WeekCheck out all the books to receive starred PW reviews that are hitting shelves next week. more
What the Loves of James Baldwin’s Life Taught Him: PW Talks with Nicholas BoggsThe biographer’s Baldwin: A Love Story unpacks The Fire Next Time author’s life and work through accounts of his four most significant relationships. more
Why Oral History Matters: PW Talks with Garrett M. GraffThe bestselling Pulitzer finalist discusses The Devil Reached Toward the Sky, a story of the atomic bomb, which arrives on the 80th anniversary of the weapon's use on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. more
Books on Making a House a HomeNew titles help readers choose meaningful decor over fleeting trends and get the most out of their living spaces without spending most of their disposable income. more
Misery Loves Comics in Graphic Nonfiction About GriefA slate of upcoming comics and graphic memoirs offer solace to readers going through loss and mental health struggles. more
Books to Help Understand the Current Economic MomentNew business and economics titles lend historical perspective to a chaotic present. more
Hemlock & SilverBy T. Kingfisher (Tor)
It doesn't seem like it should work to mash up a Brothers Grimm fairy tale with a medical mystery plot, but Kingfisher carries off this unexpected combination beautifully in this wildly original riff on "Snow White." The dark, atmospheric worldbuilding enchants while the procedural elements keep the pages flying. —Phoebe Cramer, SFF, horror, and romance reviews editor
By Mohammad Sabaaneh, trans. from the Arabic by Nada Hodali (Olive Branch)
Palestinian political cartoonist Sabaaneh draws clips from social media posts he has collected from besieged citizens of Gaza in the style of Picasso’s Guernica—the effect is horrific and beautiful, and begs readers to pause and pay attention. —Meg Lemke, comics and graphic novels reviews editor
By Mark Doten (Graywolf)
Beamed in from a far-too-lonely space, one that’s free of the self-flagellating piety and edgelord nonsense that often characterize writing about whiteness, comes this astringent and yet deeply refreshing collection of stories about white people’s ugly behavior and thinking, as expressed by characters across the political spectrum. One entry braves the mind of a maniacal Elon Musk, who cares not at all for the victims of his disastrous rocket test launch. Another lays bare the faulty logic of a tourist in Mexico City who thinks his refusal to tip at restaurants is somehow progressive. All are unforgettable. —David Varno, literary fiction reviews editor
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The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk: The Shadowborn Duet, Book Two
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The Complete Cook's Country TV Show Cookbook: Every Recipe and Every Review from All Eighteen Seasons Includes Season 18
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Scarred (Collector's Edition)
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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
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