Elissa Washuta discusses essay collection ‘White Magic’ (Tin House, April 27), which Kirkus calls “a fascinating magic trick of a memoir that illuminates a woman's search for meaning” (starred review). Then our editors offer their reading recommendations for the week, with books by Alex Aster, Caroline O’Donoghue, Suzanne Simard, and Zakiya Dalila Harris.
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Nov 18
Best Nonfiction Books of 2025 with Jen Hatmaker
<p>We’re continuing our Best Books of 2025 coverage with a special episode dedicated to nonfiction. First, Jen Hatmaker joins us to discuss <em>Awake: A Memoir</em> (Avid Reader Press, Sept. 23), one of Kirkus’ Best Nonfiction Books of the year. ... Show More
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Nov 11
Best Fiction Books of 2025 with Lily King
<p>We’re kicking off our Best Books of 2025 coverage with a special episode dedicated to fiction. First, Lily King joins us to discuss <em>Heart the Lover </em>(Grove, September 30), one of Kirkus’ Best Fiction Books of the year. Then fiction editor Lauri ... Show More
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<p><span>Clare Sestanovich joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “</span><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1978/05/22/the-moons-of-jupiter">The Moons of Jupiter</a><span>” by Alice Munro, which was published in<span> </span></span><em>The New Yorker</em><span><span ... Show More
