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Book Review: 4 New Debut Novels

Friday, March 22, 2024 - 5:01am
By Ryan Chapman
New books from Hanna Johansson, Julia Malye, Scott Alexander Howard and Scott Guild.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Reviews: ‘An American Dream,’ by David Finkel; ‘A Dangerous Country,’ Ron Kovic; ‘Diplomats at War’ Charles Trueheart.

Friday, March 22, 2024 - 5:00am
By John Knight
Three new books track the pain that persists among American soldiers and diplomats in the aftermath of war.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Audiobook Review: ‘Doppelganger,’ by Naomi Klein

Friday, March 22, 2024 - 5:00am
By Lauren Christensen
The writer and public intellectual reads “Doppelganger,” a searching exploration of uncanny doubles both personal and political.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Lorrie Moore Is Among National Book Critics Circle Award Winners

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 8:30pm
By Alexandra Alter and Elizabeth A. Harris
The awards included a lifetime achievement honor given to Judy Blume.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


8 New Books We Recommend This Week

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 2:49pm
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


'Replay' spotlights resilience, loss, and intergenerational connectedness

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 12:15pm
By Tahneer Oksman

Jordan Mechner is known for his video games. But here he brings to life the many twists and turns that underscore the pervasive impact of the past — and the connectedness that remains in the present.

Source: NPR Book Reviews


Amy Tintera Adds a Different Note to the True Crime Podcast Novel

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 5:04am
By Elisabeth Egan
In her first book for adults, an author brings a fresh approach to the tale of an amateur sleuth and an unwitting subject.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


The Dinner Party That Started the Harlem Renaissance

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 5:03am
By Veronica Chambers and Michelle May-Curry
The Dinner Party That Started the Harlem Renaissance
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘Chasing Beauty,’ by Natalie Dykstra

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 5:00am
By Megan O’Grady
In Natalie Dykstra’s hands, the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner is a tribute to the power of art.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Interview: Morgan Parker on ‘You Get What You Pay For: Essays’

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 5:00am
Crafting the arguments in “You Get What You Pay For,” her first essay collection, “felt like pulling apart a long piece of taffy,” says the author of “Magical Negro.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


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