I was surprised and delighted to discover a generous review of Ancestor Trouble by Deanna Korte in the latest issue of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. Here’s an excerpt: Maud Newton, in a fascinating author debut, shows readers that our ‘obsession with ancestors opens up new ways of seeing ourselves.’ Newton… takes the reader on a journey of genealogical exploration, . . .
My latest newsletter is about my upcoming class in Miami and much more, including some of what I’m reading and thinking about these days.
The Ancestor Trouble paperback is coming in June, and I love how much the design draws from the hardcover jacket while also making it new again. Thank you, Rachel Ake!
Ancestor Trouble is a finalist for the John Leonard Prize, for a first book in any genre.
My year in reading. Ancestor Trouble’s best of 2022 mentions. The solstice and The Work of Hope.