Adam Kirsch
The article discusses ideological polarization and American fiction and nonfiction books. Topics discussed include nonfiction books on political and social issues, murder epidemic in Los Angeles and literary critics. Other topics which includes book "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates, writer Aminatta Forna and American novelists are also discussed. In addition, author John Steinbeck, book "Freedom" by Jonathan Franzen and literary novels are also mentioned.