To be a temp, in other words, is to be an interim human being. It means having almost no rights and begging for scraps to survive. It means hearing, from comfortable superiors, that the world is reasonable and fair, that all you have to do to earn your grace is work hard, always work hard.
Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from the likes of Danielle Evans, Jonathan Lethem, and Margaret Atwood—that are publishing this week.