The Reviews Are In! January 2024 Edition

Have you ever thought about something really specific and then saw that same thing later in an ad? Ever wonder how that’s possible? Kyle Chayka breaks down the tangled web of algorithms that influence our everyday lives, whether we see them or not.

From a powerful, go-to voice on public health and racial justice, Legacy is an urgent addition to the conversation on race in America from the lens of medicine and healthcare.

The fiction debut of a poetic master, Kaveh Akbar’s Martyr! is teeming with all the life you’ll find in his poems, fleshed out over an entire novel. Beautifully written, with a buoyant tone that will sustain any reader, this is the story of a young man in search of purpose, and all the places he looks for it.

Meet Kaveh on our Poured Over podcast.

Julie Myerson’s newest novel Nonfiction is intricate and raw, featuring themes of motherhood, addiction and what it means to write.

Hear Julie’s deep dive into her novel on our Poured Over podcast.

Exploring pressing issues of climate change, habitat loss and conservation, The Age of Deer revolves around humanity’s relationship with deer, drawing universal and powerful conclusions from our cohabitation. Written in engaging prose, this is an important narrative with the power to make a difference.

Adam Shatz examines the life and teachings of an indelible figure in history, highlighting the ties to revolutionary movements today, and with an additional 8 pages of photographs to boot. Required reading for fans of James Baldwin and Ta-Nehisi Coates.

A coming-of-age story that resonates on multiple levels. It’s a conversation starter about what it means to be an artist, a funny examination of friendship and a hopeful take on what connects all of us. Vintage Contemporaries is nothing if not enjoyable.

Join Dan as he talks all things Vintage Contemporaries on our Poured Over podcast.

Timely, relevant and deeply engaging, The Fetishist boasts dark humor with scathing social commentary that will have you cackling and reflecting on deeper truths. Stylistically written with a delicious panache for good wordplay, this is a read that connects on multiple levels.

Catch Katherine’s conversation with Miwa on our Poured Over podcast.

Marie-Helene Bertino’s Beautyland gives insight into the human experience through the eyes of a young woman (who may or may not be an extraterrestrial) and reflects the joys and heartaches of life in way that will resonate with all readers. Bertino joins us to talk about her unforgettable character, looking at the world from an outsider’s perspective, the mysticism of a fax machine and more.  

Here more from Marie-Helene on our Poured Over podcast.