New Books

May 2021

New releases in May include Michael Lewis’ heroic story of doctors battling Covid, Rachel Cusk’s new novel, and biographies of Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton and Nancy Pelosi.

New releases in May include Michael Lewis’ heroic story of doctors battling Covid, Rach... more

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

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“The Premonition” by Michael Lewis

Author Michael Lewis discusses his new book “The Premonition” about a group of rogue scientists trying to solve the Covid crisis in the middle of obstacles placed by the Trump administration. From the podcast KCCP News.

KPCC News

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Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Author Michelle Zauner, well known for her rock band Japanese Breakfast, reads an excerpt from her new memoir Crying in H Mart. From the podcast Dear Young Rocker.

Dear Young Rocker

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Three Martini Afternoons at the Ritz by Gail Crowther

Author Gail Crowther of “Three Martini Afternoons at the Ritz” explains the parallels and friendship between poets Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton. From the podcast Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books.

Three Martini Afternoons at the Ritz by Gail Crowther

Totally Booked with Zibby

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Second Nature by Nathaniel Rich

Author Nathaniel Rich of “Second Nature” explains how his book is an attempt to understand mankind’s eradication of the natural world and how to use technology to save the planet. From the podcast Talk Easy.

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

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Second Place by Rachel Cusk

Author Rachel Cusk describes how her new novel - “Second Place” - grew out of reading a feminist memoir from the 1930’s. From the podcast How To Proceed.

How To Proceed

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Madam Speaker by Susan Page

Author Susan Page explains how her new biography of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi examines Pelosi’s fascinating parents and her battles with the left-wing of her caucus. From the podcast The Washington Week Bookshelf.

Washington Week (audio) | PBS

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The Black Church by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

In his new book, “The Black Church,” Author Henry Louis Gates describes his personal experience within the church, and the church’s wider meaning and history within the black American community. From the podcast Fresh Air.

The Black Church by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Fresh Air

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Negative Space by Lilly Dancyger

Author Lucy Dancyger reads from her memoir “Negative Space” about the sudden death of her artist father and its effect on her life. From the podcast Ampersand.

Ampersand: The Poets & Writers Podcast

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New Books

May 2021

“The Premonition” by Michael Lewis

KPCC News

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Dear Young Rocker

Three Martini Afternoons at the Ritz by Gail Crowther

Totally Booked with Zibby

Second Nature by Nathaniel Rich

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Second Place by Rachel Cusk

How To Proceed

Madam Speaker by Susan Page

Washington Week (audio) | PBS

The Black Church by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Fresh Air

Negative Space by Lilly Dancyger

Ampersand: The Poets & Writers Podcast

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