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The Coolheaded, One-Legged Spy Who Changed the Course of World War II

Friday, May 24, 2019 - 5:00am

By Mick Herron

Virginia Hall finally gets her due in Sonia Purnell’s “A Woman of No Importance.”

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

New in Paperback: ‘The Female Persuasion,’ ‘The Soul of America’

Friday, May 24, 2019 - 5:00am

By Joumana Khatib

Six new paperbacks to check out this week.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Fresh Narratives of Familiar Wars

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 4:38pm

By Thomas E. Ricks

Thomas E. Ricks looks at new books on the Civil War, World War II and the Cold War.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Pet Walruses, Hidden Bacon and Other Violations of Actual U.S. Law

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 4:31pm

By Molly Young

Mike Chase’s “How to Become a Federal Criminal” is, as its subtitle promises, “an illustrated handbook for the aspiring offender.” It’s also very funny.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

More Than 25 Years After “Private Parts,” Howard Stern Has Another No. 1 Best Seller

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 4:21pm

By Tina Jordan

In its first week on sale, “Howard Stern Comes Again,” a collection of interviews, vaults to the top spot on the charts.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Children’s Books: Picture Books About Babies’ Favorite Subject — Themselves

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 2:55pm

Babies love to look at other babies. These adorable books give them plenty to stare at, laugh at and learn from.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Editors’ Choice: 8 New Books We Recommend This Week

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 2:42pm

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Nonfiction: Two L.G.B.T.Q. Memoirs Sow the Seeds of Progress

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 2:00pm

By SARAH McBRIDE

Jacob Tobia’s “Sissy” and Samantha Allen’s “Real Queer America” speak from outside the stereotypes of trans narratives.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

'The Queen' Reveals The Story Of The Woman Who Became A Symbol Of Welfare Fraud

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 10:31am

By Ilana Masad

Linda Taylor rose to infamy during the 1970s, when prize-winning reporter George Bliss brought her criminal activity to light — and then-candidate Ronald Reagan turned her into the Welfare Queen.

(Image credit: Charles Knoblock/AP)

Source: NPR Book Reviews

These 'Empty Words' Are Full Of Life

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 7:00am

By Lily Meyer

The late Uruguayan novelist Mario Levrero was known for his gleeful weirdness. Empty Words follows a writer who tries to cure his block by writing boring nothings — and it's anything but boring.

(Image credit: Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Getty Images)

Source: NPR Book Reviews

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