“Does size matter?” (with Pete Buttigieg!)

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In *Un-Trumping America*, Dan Pfeiffer offers a critical analysis of the Trump era and provides strategies for Democrats to defeat Trumpism and reform democracy. The book argues that Trump is not an aberration but a logical extension of the modern Republican Party, and it outlines bold solutions to make America more democratic, including reforms like abolishing the electoral college and eliminating the filibuster.

My Promised Land is a comprehensive and personal narrative history of Israel, written by Ari Shavit. The book combines family history, memoir, archival research, and interviews to provide a rich and nuanced account of Israel’s history from the late 19th century to the present. Shavit examines the complexities and contradictions of the Israeli condition, asking crucial questions about the origins, survival, and future of Israel. The book is praised for its balanced and empathetic portrayal of both Jewish and Palestinian experiences, although some critics have noted its controversial handling of certain historical events. It is a landmark work that brings to life epic history without being a conventional history book, deepening contemporary political understanding without being a one-sided polemic.

In 'In Five Years,' Dannie Kohan, a Type-A Manhattan lawyer, has her life meticulously planned out. However, her life is disrupted when she falls asleep and wakes up five years in the future, finding herself in a different apartment with a different man. After returning to her present, she tries to ignore the vision but is haunted by it. The story unfolds as she meets the man from her vision, forcing her to confront the differences between her planned life and the future she saw. The novel explores various types of love, including platonic, all-encompassing, and faded love, and also delves into the portrayal of cancer and its emotional impact. The book is known for its emotional and heartfelt narrative, with a surprising and hopeful ending.

The Midnight Library follows Nora Seed, a 35-year-old woman who feels trapped in a life filled with regret and disappointment. After a series of devastating events, she attempts to end her life but instead finds herself in the Midnight Library, a limbo between life and death. Here, guided by her childhood librarian Mrs. Elm, Nora can explore countless versions of her life by entering books that represent different paths she could have taken. As she navigates these alternate lives, Nora must confront her regrets, understand the complexities of choice, and discover what truly makes a life worth living. The novel delves into themes of regret, the meaning of life, and the importance of living in the present.

In 'Interior Chinatown,' Charles Yu tells the story of Willis Wu, who perceives himself as merely a 'Generic Asian Man' in his own life. Working as a bit player in the fictional police procedural 'Black and White,' Willis dreams of becoming 'Kung Fu Guy,' the most respected role available to someone of his appearance. The novel, written in the format of a screenplay, delves into themes of pop culture, assimilation, and immigration, while critiquing the pervasive stereotypes and racism faced by Asian Americans. As Willis stumbles into the spotlight, he discovers the secret history of Chinatown and the buried legacy of his own family, leading to a profound exploration of identity and the American dream.