Jonathan Miles

The author’s vivid childhood makes for a captivating look back in her new book

New blue-ribbon reads worth a spot in the kitchen

A dynamic read draws from a writer's family tree and dramatic folk ballads

Percival Everett’s marvelous James shakes up the American canon

Lubbock inspires a melding of art and music like no other

Andy, Opie, and the gang offer solace to writer Evan Dalton Smith

For your gustatory pleasure, a pick of the year’s standout offerings

The author's sublime new novel fathoms the wonder of the sea

In College Sports: A History, a century and a half of intercollegiate matchups goes to the replay booth

The novelist’s writing plumbs the everyday to make magic