The most frequent question I get from readers — whether family members, neighbors, friends or other book critics and authors — is “What should I be reading? And although a few Very Big Books may not make the cut, I’m sure we can all agree that Stephen King’s “Elevation” doesn’t really need more, well, elevation. Oct. 2“All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir,” by Nicole Chung (Catapult, $26)Chung’s search for her biological roots, after being raised in Oregon by white parents who adopted her from Korea, has to be one of this year’s finest books, let alone memoirs. “My Love Story,” by Tina Turner (Atria, $28)You might remember Turner’s memoir, “I, Tina” that became the 1993 movie “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” Tough stuff. Bethanne Patrick is the editor, most recently, of “The Books That Changed My Life: Reflections by 100 Authors, Actors, Musicians and Other Remarkable People.”

Source: Washington Post October 01, 2018 13:18 UTC