What Were We Thinking

In What Were We Thinking, Carlos Lozada, a Pulitzer Prize-winning book critic for The Washington Post, examines around 150 recent works to explore how the American public and intellectuals have responded to the Trump era. The book highlights the diverse range of titles—ranging from bestsellers to lesser-known works—that address issues like identity, politics, and the presidency itself, revealing how many titles reflect shared failures of imagination that contributed to Trump's rise. Lozada's insightful analysis offers a thought-provoking history of this turbulent period, helping readers understand the complex cultural and political landscape of contemporary America.