Excellent essays, propulsive pastiche, and a book to add to your preorder list

Plus bookish TV to watch this month and books about every type of motherhood

Hey, readers!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms reading this! I hope you’re being sufficiently doted upon and/or taking a much deserved break. I know this holiday can be tender for many reasons—if you’re missing your mom, wanting to be a mom, filling in as a mom, or just not feeling warm and fuzzy today, I hope you’re being gentle with yourself. I’m loo…