Calvin Trillin, a prolific writer known for his humor columns, political poetry, and journalism pieces, recently released his book "The Lede: Dispatches From a Life in the Press," showcasing his diverse writing talents.

Rachel Cockerell's debut book "Melting Point" delves into her family's history intertwined with the largely forgotten episode of the Galveston Movement, where thousands of persecuted Russian Jews were sent to Galveston, Texas as a temporary Jewish homeland in the early 1900s.