These Vital SignsA doctor reflects on his profession and his experience with patients in this brilliant essay collection that expands on his wildly popular Twitter poems. In medicine, every patient presents with a story. Once upon a time I was well, and then . . . These patient narratives are the beating heart of medicine; through stories we strive to communicate, to understand, to empathize, and perhaps find healing. These Vital Signs is a poignant series of

Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook go straight to the food of the people—the great dishes that are the soul of Israeli cuisine

Clay reveals how Carl Jung could never have achieved what he did without Emma supporting him through his private torments

author of Exit West

using it as a prism to see his own life and human history

the rogues find an unexpected ally in Garret and a new perspective on the underground battle between Talon and St

‘Moving and funny

(He also tries to crash a party at Mitch McConnell’s former frat house

An insightful and engaging insider’s look at the history and business of the meat industry

The author originally had the idea for The Secret Zoo when he was nine and wondered what would happen if zoo exhibits had secret doors that allowed kids to go inside—and the animals to come outside

But when the future of Grandeur nears the brink of collapse in the face of band rivalry

Fondly yet sharply drawn

Olga’s only escape from the seclusion of Alexander Palace comes from the grand tea parties her aunt hosts amid the shadow court of Saint Petersburg—a world of opulent ballrooms