Book Review: ‘Brother, Sister, Mother, Explorer,’ by Jamie Figueroa
Jamie Figueroa’s debut novel, “Brother, Sister, Mother, Explorer,” is a ghost story set in the tropics, centered on a broken family traumatized by foreign forces.
Four Debut Novels Follow Strivers and Survivors
“Black Buck,” “The Bad Muslim Discount,” “Abundance” and “The Scapegoat” feature characters navigating the hustle and mysteries of American life.
Should Black Northerners Move Back to the South?
In “The Devil You Know,” Charles M. Blow argues for a Great Migration in reverse, so that Black people can exercise political power across the South.
Book Review: ‘Burnt Sugar,’ by Avni Doshi
“Burnt Sugar,” a debut novel by Avni Doshi, depicts a particularly intense mother-daughter relationship — from the tormented daughter’s point of view.
How to Help Endangered and Impoverished Peoples
Séverine Autessere’s “The Frontlines of Peace” is a biting account of the humanitarian aid industry by a worker who was on the ground.
Translating a Book Caught Between Two Languages
“An I-Novel,” by the Japanese writer Minae Mizumura, posed unusual challenges for the English-language translator.
New & Noteworthy Poetry, From Beethoven to Armageddon
A selection of recent poetry of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Now You See It: A Magician’s Memoir Promises Truth and Other Lies
In “Amoralman,” the sleight-of-hand artist Derek DelGaudio turns to philosophy in an attempt to understand the nature of reality and deception.
Book Review: ‘What’s Mine and Yours,’ by Naima Coster
In her new novel, Naima Coster shows how integration sparks a connection that lasts for generations.
Exposing Shady Gold Traders, Illegal Gun Traffickers and Government Lies
Three new books by investigative journalists tackle unsavory and dangerous spheres of human activity.
Book Review: ‘The Barbizon,’ by Paulina Bren
“The Barbizon,” by Paulina Bren, tells the story of New York’s most celebrated all-female hotel and the aspiring writers, actresses and working women who stayed there.
Can We Patch Up the Natural World We’ve Hurt?
In “Under a White Sky,” Elizabeth Kolbert explores the human efforts to confront the effects of climate change, and all their unintended consequences.
His Books Inspired Lovestruck Teens to Put Locks on Bridges
Federico Moccia, the Italian writer likened to Nicholas Sparks and John Green, is releasing his Rome Novels in English for the first time.
New Thrillers That Glitter With Malice
Tired of winter? All three of these novels are guaranteed to give you a different kind of chill.
Heroines of Self-Loathing
What’s with all the female literary characters who can’t stand themselves?
Out of the Wardrobe
With echoes of Narnia, David Levithan’s “The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S.” flips the script on traditional portal fiction.
Latina Girls Dreaming
“Latinitas,” by Juliet Menéndez, introduces young readers to 40 Latina trailblazers, from the 17th century to the present, as children at play.
Lauren Oyler Talks About Deception Online
Oyler discusses her debut novel, “Fake Accounts,” and Stephen Kearse talks about the work of Octavia Butler.
Reviewing the Book Review
As the publication celebrates its 125th anniversary, Parul Sehgal, a staff critic and former editor at the Book Review, delves into the archives to critically examine its legacy in full.
A Critic of Technology Turns Her Gaze Inward
Sherry Turkle is best known for exploring the dysfunctional relationships between humans and their screens. She takes on a new focus — herself — in her memoir, “The Empathy Diaries.”
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