" 'Lincoln in the Bardo' is heavy stuff for a summer book, but I'm really glad I picked it up," Gates wrote. "It's a quick read thanks to its play-like format, and some of the ghosts' stories are surprisingly funny given the subject matter. If you're an Abraham Lincoln buff like me, you won't regret taking this one on your next vacation."

Source: Los Angeles Times May 22, 2018 19:19 UTC