Fine Print (Summer 2026)
Frost Will Come: Essays From the Bardo
Mary Cappello ’82
University of Wisconsin Press
After her mother was diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer, Cappello and her wife moved into her Philadelphia apartment to help fulfill her wish to remain at home through the end of her life. Blending lyric essays with excerpts from her mother’s writing, Frost Will Come reflects on caregiving, grief and mortality.
A Founding Mother
Laura Croghan Kamoie ’92 and Stephanie Dray
William Morrow Paperbacks
Published as the nation approached the 250th anniversary of its founding, A Founding Mother offers a fictionalized portrait of Abigail Adams, whose influence extended far beyond her roles as wife and mother to two presidents. Drawing on historical research, Kamoie and Dray explore Adams’ intellect, political insight and enduring impact on the early republic. The novel was selected as a Reese’s Book Club Pick in July. Kamoie and Dray are the New York Times bestselling authors of America’s First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton.
Bridging Knowledge, Data and AI: Harnessing the Semantic Layer Framework to Drive Intelligence
Joseph Hilger, Lulit Tesfaye and Zachary Wahl ’98
Springer
This practical guide explores the semantic layer, a framework that helps organizations connect data, business knowledge and artificial intelligence. The authors examine its core concepts, design principles and implementation strategies, while also highlighting real-world applications and case studies. Intended for practitioners, business leaders and technology professionals, the book explains how semantic layers improve data-driven decision-making and support emerging AI capabilities.
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Published September 8, 2026