Chronogram lists five August Hudson Valley books

Chronogram added a new Hudson Valley reading list to its Books & Authors section on August 5, publishing a roundup of five August 2026 titles by local writers. The article, by Brian K. Mahoney, presents short descriptions, publication details and prices for books spanning literary fiction, children’s publishing, astrology and historical fiction. (chronogram.com) Chronogram framed the piece as a set of “book short takes” for August releases by Hudson Valley authors. ### Which books did Chronogram put on the August list? Chronogram’s August 5 roundup named five books: *Etna*, *Everything You Need to Know About Life You Can Learn from a Dog*, *Super-Powered Astrology: Four Steps to a New You for a New Astrological Age*, *Black and White and Read All Over*, and *The Fireflies*. (chronogram.com) The article identified those titles in its headline deck and in the body of the piece. Paul Yoon’s *Etna* was listed at $28, Bruce Littlefield’s *Everything You Need to Know About Life You Can Learn from a Dog* at $18.99, Jill Dearman’s *Super-Powered Astrology* at $23.99, and William Kinsolving’s *Black and White and Read All Over* at $27.95, according to Chronogram’s itemized entries. (chronogram.com) ### What did Chronogram say about Paul Yoon’s novel? Paul Yoon’s *Etna* opens the list, with Chronogram describing it as a story about what follows war through the perspective of an ex-military dog trying to get home. The article says the animal crosses a damaged landscape and encounters people and animals rebuilding after violence. (chronogram.com) Chronogram said the book continues Yoon’s work on “displacement, trust, and endurance,” and called it both a fable and a literary novel. The magazine identified Yoon as a Hudson Valley writer. (chronogram.com) ### How does the list range from children’s books to astrology? Bruce Littlefield’s book is a picture book from Penguin Young Readers aimed at children ages 3 to 7, Chronogram said. The magazine wrote that the Kingston author’s book turns “canine wisdom” into lessons about curiosity, kindness, resilience and living in the moment, with illustrations by Maribel Lechuga. (chronogram.com) Jill Dearman’s *Super-Powered Astrology* was described by Chronogram as a reinterpretation of zodiac signs as “inner superhero” types. The article said the Woodstock author’s guide ties its release to Pluto’s shift into Aquarius and presents Sun, Moon and Rising signs as tools for self-reflection and personal growth. (chronogram.com) ### What historical subject appears in the roundup? William Kinsolving’s *Black and White and Read All Over* draws on the 1925 Rhinelander trial in White Plains, according to Chronogram. The magazine said the novel reimagines the relationship between Leonard Rhinelander and Alice Jones, whose marriage became a national fixation when the Rhinelander family sought an annulment. (chronogram.com) Chronogram described the case as one of the Hudson Valley’s most notorious legal dramas. The listing places the novel with Pragmatic Press and gives a 2026 publication year. (chronogram.com) ### Where does this roundup sit in Chronogram’s coverage? Chronogram placed the article in its Books & Authors section, which the magazine describes as a place to spotlight Hudson Valley authors with reviews, profiles and author-event updates. The August 5 list also appeared on Chronogram’s main site and Arts & Culture pages. August 5 is the publication date attached to the roundup, and the article remains available through Chronogram’s Books & Authors archive. (chronogram.com) Readers can find Mahoney’s list there alongside other monthly Hudson Valley book features. (chronogram.com)