Read about the comedy revolution started by Steve Martin and pals in “Wild and Crazy Guys,” and make sure to “Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered.”
Author: Barbara VanDenburgh, USA TODAY
5 books not to miss: Alice Marie Johnson memoir ‘After Life,’ ‘Cari Mora,’ John Waters
Alice Marie Johnson, whom Kim Kardashian West helped free from prison, has a new memoir, and Thomas Harris is back with new thriller “Cari Mora.”
A kidnapping in rural Russia rocks the women in Julia Phillips’ ‘Disappearing Earth’
Julia Phillips’ debut novel paints an unforgettable landscape of the far reaches of Russia, where two little girls go missing without a trace.
5 books not to miss: Karen Russell’s ‘Orange World,’ ‘The Apology,’ ‘Bottle of Lies’
This week’s new book releases include a collection of short stories from Karen Russell and a searing account of childhood abuse from Eve Ensler.
5 books not to miss: Jill Biden memoir ‘Where the Light Enters,’ ‘The Bride Test’
Helen Hoang charms with new romance “The Bride Test,” Jill Biden releases her memoir “Where the Light Enters,” and more can’t-miss new releases.
5 books not to miss: ‘The Red Daughter,’ ‘Shergill Sisters,’ ‘The Story of 9/11’
Balli Kaur Jaswal is back with a new novel, Dustin Lance Black pens a moving memoir and a journalist writes a definitive account of 9/11.
5 books not to miss: Melinda Gates’ ‘The Moment of Lift,’ ‘Wunderland,’ ‘Defying Hitler’
This week’s most compelling new books include Melinda Gates’ “The Moment of Lift” and “Wunderland,” a work of historical fiction set during WWII.
5 books not to miss: Susan Page’s Barbara Bush biography ‘The Matriarch,’ ‘Women Talking’
Susan Page’s “The Matriarch” chronicles the life of First Lady Barbara Bush; “American Moonshot” tells the thrilling story of the U.S. Space Race.
5 books not to miss: Oprah Winfrey’s ‘The Path Made Clear,’ Maisie Dobbs’ ‘White Elephant’
Oprah Winfrey dispenses wisdom and life advice, Maisie Dobbs has another adventure and Damon Young writes a memoir on race.
Michelle Obama takes her ‘Becoming’ tour to BookTube, discusses memoir with YouTube stars
Michelle Obama talks books with YouTube stars John Green, Franchesca Ramsey, Jouelzy, Ariel Bissett, Jesse George and Kat O’Keeffe in a new online special.