Summary
A new set of books released this week includes a biography of well-known composer John Williams, a novel by Nathan Harris about post-Civil War America, and a book discussing future pandemics by Michael T. Osterholm and Mark Olshaker. These books cover various themes including music, historical fiction, and potential future health crises.
Key Facts
- A biography titled "John Williams: A Composer's Life" explores the life of the composer known for famous movie scores like Star Wars and Jaws.
- The biography is written by Tim Greiving and includes interviews with Williams and other Hollywood figures.
- Nathan Harris released a novel called "Amity," which follows the story of freed slaves after the Civil War.
- "Amity" is Harris's second novel following his successful debut, "The Sweetness of Water."
- Michael T. Osterholm and Mark Olshaker discuss pandemics in their book "The Big One," outlining potential future health threats.
- Osterholm is a founding director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.
- This book follows their previous work on public health emergencies, "Deadliest Enemy."
