Summary
The article discusses new book releases for the week, featuring a mix of fiction and non-fiction works. These books explore themes like historical speculation, philosophical musings, and complex narratives. They aim to provide both escapism and deeper understanding of historical and personal experiences.
Key Facts
- Several new books are released this week, offering both fiction and non-fiction choices.
- Catherine Chidgey's "The Book of Guilt" imagines an alternative history outcome of World War II.
- Alain Mabanckou's "Dealing with the Dead" explores the interaction between the living and dead in Congo.
- Samanta Schweblin's "Good and Evil and Other Stories" offers a collection of unsettling short stories.
- The books provide themes that include speculative history, philosophical exploration, and surreal narratives.
- The article suggests these books can help readers either escape from or better understand their current reality.
