Love, Disappointment Course Through 4 Classic Asian American Novels
Penguin Classics has released paperback editions of four mid-20th century novels by Asian American authors: America Is in the Heart; The Hanging on Union Square; East Goes West and No-No Boy.
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The Many Contradictions of Oliver Wendell Holmes
Stephen Budiansky’s new biography of the Supreme Court justice reveals a man who was guided by experience, not logic.
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Jill Lepore Argues for American Patriotism
Lepore’s “This America: The Case for the Nation” calls for the United States to live up to its ideals.
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'Frannie Langton' Takes Power Over Her Own Story
In Sara Collins' new novel, a former slave accused of murder recounts her life — but, as Frannie Langton herself says, no one expects a woman like her to tell her story, or for it to include joy.
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Turning a Bad Day at the Office Into Cubicle Comedy
In Richard Roper’s bighearted debut novel, “How Not to Die Alone,” a middle-aged civil servant grapples with an enormous lie he told his co-workers.
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A Darkly Glittering Novel That Imagines the Earth’s Final Hours
In “Last Day,” Domenica Ruta braids together the stories of a teenage girl, a tattoo artist, three astronauts and a young woman who hears voices.
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New & Noteworthy
A selection of books published this week; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
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How Hidden Billions Are Making the Rich Richer
Oliver Bullough’s “Moneyland” charts the many ways the wealthy have of hiding their money.
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'Range' Argues That Specialization Should Not Be The Goal For Most
David Epstein's book, though it doesn't rely heavily on science, is an engaging survey of research and anecdotes supporting that a thoughtful, collaborative world is a better and more innovative one.
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Remember the ‘10,000 Hours’ Rule for Success? Forget About It
“Range,” by David Epstein, argues that the unpredictable demands of contemporary life increasingly give the advantage to generalists, not specialists.
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