booksMonday, June 29, 2026
Today's book news is dominated by two heavyweight nonfiction titles: a deep-dive review of Haberman and Swan's Trump book and a chapter summary of Zephyr Teachout's antitrust manifesto. A literary rom-com and a crime thriller round out the list, but the political and economic books carry the day's weight.
Two major nonfiction books get detailed treatment today, each offering a different kind of institutional critique.
David Remnick's review of Haberman and Swan's 'Regime Change' contrasts it favorably with Bob Woodward's work, arguing it's packed with fresh reporting on the Trump White House. This is the most consequential piece today for political book readers.
A chapter summary of Zephyr Teachout's 'Break 'em Up' lays out the book's case against monopolies in agriculture, tech, and finance. Useful for anyone wanting the argument without reading the full book.
A literary rom-com and a crime thriller round out the day, alongside a reader's progress on a classic.
Mariam Rahmani's 'Liquid' is positioned as a literary rom-com for fans of Eugenides and Batuman, with blurbs calling it 'spikily funny' and a sharp L.A. story. Worth noting for readers seeking smart genre fiction.
A reader review of Michael Robotham's 'Good Girl, Bad Girl' praises it as an intense thriller about a traumatized child with no identity. Part of the Cyrus Haven series, it's getting word-of-mouth traction.
A Goodreads user logs progress on 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,' noting details like the Muggle Prime Minister being John Major. This is a personal reading update, not news, but shows the book's enduring readership.
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