Virginia Postrel is the author of The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World and a contributing editor for Works in Progress. She writes essays at vpostrel.substack.com. She is president of the Southern California Handweavers' Guild and a dedicated player of Pokémon Go.
What Should the President Read?
It's the day after the presidential election. The winning candidate asks you to recommend three books to read before inauguration. Only one may be more than 10 years old. What do you suggest-and why?
