In the calm before next week’s storm of oral arguments, we give you a rundown of new Supreme Court books worth a peek. The SG’s office makes its case for more funding. Plus, meet some new Scotus podcasters—including a truck driver from Montana—who are filling the void caused by the shutdown of First Mondays. Thanks for reading, and contact us at [email protected][email protected] and[email protected].

SCOTUS Books We’re Reading & Waiting For

Former Newsweek Washington bureau chief Evan Thomas is coming out with a fascinating book First: Sandra Day O’Connor, chockful of interesting bits gleaned from the personal papers of the justice and her late husband. Thomas’s book is not the only Supreme Court-related new book on the shelves or online. Here are some volumes we are looking at or looking forward to: