Roxane Gay and Channing Tatum have written a romance novel together that is coming out in 2027, which Gay said is “very sexy.” What I would pay to hear the conversations between them, my god today. Gay continues to be a beacon of light in these trying times.
Speaking of beacons of light, Librarian Luanne James is fighting the good fight in Rutherford County (southeast of Nashville, Tennessee): when the board voted to ban trans books for minors, James refused. Kelly Jensen wrote about it here.
Now, the last day of March is kind of doing a lot when it comes to new releases. There are a couple of big-name celebrity memoirs, a release from the queen of Irish mysteries, a few of the most anticipated books of the year (one horror and one messy millennial mystery), and more.
 Son of Nobody by Yann MartelIn this inventive retelling of the Trojan War from the author of Life of Pi a new epic joins the ranks of the Odyssey and the Illiad: the Psoad, a free verse saga of a goatherd who leaves behind his home to join the fighting in Troy. Psoas, and his story, never make it out alive. But centuries later, when a Canadian academic discovers fragments of the poem, he contends with his own questions about ambition and responsibility in both the ancient and modern world. —Rachel Brittain |
Phases: A Memoir by BrandyThis is the debut memoir from Grammy Award-winning performer Brandy. Starting with her childhood singing at church in McComb, Mississippi, the artist recounts her journey to superstardom. Brandy got a record deal at the age of 14, her first platinum album at 15, and a starring role in the sitcom Moesha at 16. At a young age, Brandy became an icon, but behind the scenes, she was in turmoil. Brandy examines the pressure she felt to be perfect while also striving to be her authentic self. —Emily Martin Also out this week is Arsenio Hall’s new memoir, aptly titled Arsenio. |
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