Spring 2026 Alumni Book Roundup
March 31, 2026
By
Isabella Dunn ’28
Learn about historical research, listen to fictional thrillers or relax with creative poetry and watercolor in some of the new titles from William & Mary alumni.
A Book of Common Flowers by Tom Baker ’66
In this collection of poetry, watercolor, prose and photographs, Baker weaves these mediums together with cultural references and the mythological and historical backgrounds of flowers.
The Buslife Kitchen Vol. 2: Recipes From the Road by A.J. Forget ’10
Inspired by life on the road, Forget compiled a second cookbook of 120 new recipes, spanning many different types of cuisine and flavors, as well as including personal stories and photos from life on the road that detail the experience of utilizing a two-burner stove and tiny kitchen in his travels.
Disability in Contemporary American Poetry: Radical Accessibility by Declan Gould ’07
In Gould’s first book, she highlights poets from the 1960s through today, demonstrating how poetry can be both more accessible to those experiencing disability and illness, as well as how these poets expand our understanding of ability and Western medicine.
Financial Execution by Mark Andino ’80, P ’16 under the pen name Chester Vittorio Franklin
Andino (aka Chester Vittorio Franklin), has turned his sixth financial thriller into his first audiobook on Audible. This book takes on a historical fiction twist and creates a fast-paced novel centered on wealth and power, as well as the division that it brings.
Learning To Live From Those Willing To Die by David Grogan ’81
Grogan, a retired Navy captain and award-winning author, tells the true stories of 26 military veterans, with each chapter giving the reader advice through their experiences, which range from Afghanistan and Iraq to Vietnam. From manning the deck of an aircraft carrier during a kamikaze attack, to patroling the jungles of Vietnam, to riding in an armored vehicle across the Iraqi desert, the book’s stories portray the full spectrum of wartime and peacetime service. All royalties from the book are being donated to America’s VetDogs, which provides guide and service dogs to veterans and first responders.
A New Position on Sex by Juliana Hauser Ph.D. ’05
Hauser, a licensed couples and family therapist, professional counselor and sex expert, offers tools and insights for readers to enhance their self-awareness and enrich their relationships. In this book, she reflects on sexual connections, discusses social and cultural stigmas surrounding sex and promotes healthy sexuality.
When the Declaration of Independence Was News by Emily Sneff Ph.D. ’24
Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Sneff, a leading historian of the Declaration of Independence, focuses on early interpretations and reactions, and how it was received in America and beyond.