Weathervanes

Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell’s latest album upholds his place in the pantheon of musical storytellers that began with Dylan. Review by Joseph Collum

Pulling the Chariot of the Sun

Poet Shane McCrae reflects on memory, identity, race, and more in the memoir of his childhood kidnapping.

Jesus Merch

Megan McDermott’s poetry collection, Jesus Merch: A Catalog in Poems, uses humorous Christian merchandise to provoke profound theological reflection. Review by Kayla Ketner

Rethinking Fandom

The sports-industrial complex has made sports worse for fans. Craig Calcaterra explores these problems and suggests a path forward. Review by Josh Alexakos

Saving the Protestant Ethic

Andrew Lynn's account of the faith and work movement covers both its highs and lows. Review by Charlie Clark

The Parking Lot Movie

A documentary about a parking lot challenges viewers to think about cars, capitalism, and human dignity. Review by Alex Rowin

Prayershreds

Bruce Beasley’s Prayershreds wrestles with language in hope of addressing divinity. Review by Aarik Danielsen

A Ballet of Lepers

Leonard Cohen’s posthumous collection of stories shows an artist wrestling with the pain of creating and considering the consequences of ignoring the artistic calling.

You Could Make This Place Beautiful

Poet Maggie Smith uses her memoir to tell a deeply personal story that nonetheless invites readers to make it their own. Review by Whitney Rio-Ross

A History of the Island

Eugene Vodolazkin once again makes the case for living in the present, this time on a grander scale. Review by Sarah Clark