Andrew Martin, T Kira Madden, Karan Mahajan, and more: 21 new books out today!

An astounding week of literary fiction awaits: Andrew Martin’s much anticipated second novel, Down Time is out this week, along with T Kira Madden’s debut novel, and Karan Mahajan’s long-in-the-works The Complex. Ani Katz’s chilling Haven will also hit the shelves, and many other works of fiction that readers will be sure to snag. In the world of nonfiction, there are just as many riches: a comprehensive biography of Judy Blume, a memoir by Fab 5 Freddy, an investigation into the downfall of abortion rights, and many more. Read on to find the full list, and happy Tuesday!

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Andrew Martin, Down Time
(FSG)

“Down Time is decadent, funny, and vivid about the way a relationship can be a strange shared consciousness.”
–Raven Leilani

T Kira Madden, Whidbey
(Mariner)

“A radically empathetic novel about pain and justice; such a rigorous, lucid accounting of the strangulation of violence and its slow, meticulous unwinding.”
–Carmen Maria Machado

Karan Mahajan, The Complex
(Viking)

“A delicious page-turner about familial jealousy and revenge that, in the Dostoyevskian tradition, doubles as a masterful investigation of the slipperiness of power in a changing and modernizing world.”
–Vauhini Vara

Christopher Clark, A Scandal in Königsberg
(Penguin Press)

“This meticulously researched history astonishes in its timeliness.”
–Publishers Weekly

Ani Katz, Haven
(Penguin Books)

“Riveting, thought-provoking, and ever surprising.”
–Shelf Awareness

Mark Oppenheimer, Judy Blume: A Life
(G. P. Putnam)

“Oppenheimer is a masterful chronicler of Blume’s remarkable life and extraordinary impact.”
–Tayari Jones

Charlotte Wood, The Natural Way of Things
(Riverhead)

“Like the surreal prison itself, Ms. Wood’s writing is direct and spare, yet capable of bursting with unexpected beauty.”
–The Economist

Fab 5 Freddy, Everybody’s Fly: A Life of Art, Music, and Changing the Culture
(Viking)

“The book is an engrossing, intimate portrait of a fascinating man and of an indelible cultural moment.”
–Susan Orlean

Alex Kadis, Big Nobody
(Random House)

“Chock with wit, whimsy, and the poignancy of unprocessed pain, this book broke my heart one minute and had me belly laughing the next.”
–Xochitl Gonzalez

Tom Junod, In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means To Be a Man
(Doubleday)

“A sort of shocking detective story, a deeply affecting search for truth, as brave as it is beautiful.”
–Ayad Akhtar

Francis Spufford, Nonesuch
(Scribner)

“Equal parts stunning historical fiction and daring fantasy, Nonesuch is a remarkable journey into the imagination of a brilliant writer.”
–BookPage

Evelyn Iritani, Safe Passage: The Untold Story of Diplomatic Intrigue, Betrayal​, and the Exchange of American and Japanese Civilians by Sea During W​o​rld War II
(FSG)

“This is history as it should be written–richly detailed, authoritative, meaningful, and yet as compellingly readable as the best fiction.”
–Ken Cuthbertson

Sarvat Hasin, Strange Girls
(Dutton)

“A superlative novel by one of our most perceptive writers. Sarvat Hasin is an artist whose work demands to be read.”
–Julia Armfield

Liza Minnelli, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!
(Grand Central)

“Global icon Liza Minnelli shares her inspiring story: stepping out from the long shadow of a mega-star mother and legendary film director father, fighting a lifetime battle with addiction, and emerging from it all to become a once-in-a-lifetime artist.”
–From the publisher

Jung Yun, All the World Can Hold
(37 Ink)

“Yun unveils the heart of her characters and brings forth an engaging piece that looks into the realm of friendships, family, identity, and belonging.”
–Library Journal

Amy Littlefield, Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights
(Legacy Lit)

“This deep investigation reveals the nuances of anti-abortion politics and strategy. It also reveals that the fight for abortion rights isn’t over.”
–Kirkus

Ed. by Alice Hoffman, The Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love
(Scribner)

“Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection.”
–From the publisher

David Pogue, Apple: The First 50 Years
(Simon and Schuster)

“A richly illustrated history of the computer giant as it enters its sixth decade.”
–Kirkus

Will Self, The Quantity Theory of Morality
(Grove)

“There’s never a dull moment in a Will Self book.”
–Publishers Weekly

Alex Lemon, All of Us Beautiful Monsters: Poems
(Milkweed)

“A storm of breathtaking music that examines the uneasy heart. Intricate and explosive, here are poems built for these chaotic times.”
–Ada Limón

Avery Curran, Spoiled Milk
(Doubleday)

“A chilling tale of repressed passion, queer awakening, and the corrosive power of silence.”
–Publishers Weekly