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Book Review: ‘Good Reasonable People,’ by Keith Payne; ‘Tribal,’ by Michael Morris

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 10:00am

By Jennifer Szalai

Two new books by psychologists explore the roots of group identity, arguing that it is natural and potentially useful — even in polarized times.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Eddie Van Halen Changed Rock History. Now His Brother Is Telling Their Story.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 5:03am

By Richard Bienstock

The guitarist and drummer formed the core of the powerhouse band. After Eddie died of cancer in 2020, Alex stayed quiet, but he’s breaking his silence in a new book.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Book Review: ‘A Few Words in Defense of Our Country,’ by Robert Hilburn

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:24pm

By Dwight Garner

A biography of the singer behind “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and “Short People” considers a complicated man with a satirical edge.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

David Garrard Lowe, Defender of Historic Architecture, Dies at 91

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:23pm

By Clay Risen

For over 50 years, as a historian, lecturer and author, he fought to protect Beaux-Arts buildings in New York and Chicago from falling to the developer’s wrecking ball.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Book Review: ‘Valley So Low,’ by Jared Sullivan

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:08pm

By Nathaniel Rich

The 2008 coal ash spill was among the biggest industrial disasters in U.S. history. In a new book, Jared Sullivan recounts the accident, the lawsuits and the lasting damage.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Formerly Classified Documents Get the Fine Art Treatment

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 3:38pm

By Guy Trebay

Hundreds of declassified U.S. Army photos are featured in the new book “Fashion Army.”

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Book Review: ‘Polostan,’ by Neal Stephenson

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 3:30pm

By Dan Fesperman

“Polostan” sets up a historical fiction series about espionage and revolution in the early 20th century.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Book Review: ‘Blood Test,’ by Charles Baxter

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:01am

By Adam Sternbergh

Charles Baxter’s new novel is a snapshot of a troubled America, disguised as a speculative comedy.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Audiobooks to Help You Prepare for Election Day

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:01am

By Alexander Nazaryan

Gripping histories, cleareyed memoirs and satirical fiction can help you make sense of our political moment.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Book Review: ‘Clean,’ by Alia Trabucco Zerán

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:00am

By Laura van den Berg

In “Clean,” a domestic worker for a wealthy family tells her side of a tragic story.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

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