Summary
This week's new book releases include titles about experimental archaeology, a memoir by a self-taught lawyer, a true sea adventure, and a biography of a women's sports star. These books cover topics ranging from ancient history to modern sports achievements. Each offers a unique perspective and insight into different worlds.
Key Facts
- Sam Kean's book, "Dinner with King Tut," explores experimental archaeology by recreating ancient sounds, smells, and tastes.
- "The Jailhouse Lawyer" by Calvin Duncan and Sophie Cull is a memoir about a self-taught lawyer who learned law while in prison.
- Duncan's story includes his efforts to appeal his own conviction and help other inmates with their cases.
- "A Marriage at Sea" by Sophie Elmhirst tells the true story of a couple's adventurous trip that ends in a shipwreck.
- The book "On Her Game" by Christine Brennan focuses on Caitlin Clark, an NCAA basketball star and her influence on women's sports.
- The new books offer a mix of fiction and nonfiction, including history, memoirs, and sports stories.
