Samuel G. Freedman’s biography looks at the politician’s early years, when he championed the rights of Black and Jewish people.

Here are the national bestsellers for the week compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide.

Current bestsellers from the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association.

Minnesotan author Daniel Hornsby’s satirical thriller skewers the tech industry.

Northwest African American Museum’s new Sistah Scifi book vending machine promotes the proud legacy of Black Northwest science fiction authors.

This week’s top local fiction bestsellers from the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association.

This week’s national fiction bestsellers from Publisher’s Weekly.

Brandon Hoàng, author of “Gloria Buenrostro Is Not My Girlfriend,” chatted with The Seattle Times before an appearance at Elliott Bay Book Company.

From Laura Lippman’s latest novel, “Prom Mom,” to music-teacher-turned-crime-novelist Brendan Slocumb’s second book, these are our critic’s latest crime fiction recommendations.

When Kasey travels back to her hometown after 15 years away, her best friends are there to help her through it.