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The Year in Graphic Novels

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 - 5:02am
By Sam Thielman
Remarkable new books from established masters and promising debuts from brilliant young artists.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


NPR staffers illustrate their love for graphic novels off the 2023 Books We Love list

Sunday, December 24, 2023 - 8:52am
By Beth Novey

NPR staff suggest graphic novels and memoirs from our Books We Love list: "I Must Be Dreaming," "Mimosa," and "Artificial: A Love Story."

Source: NPR Book Reviews


The Great Experiment That Is ‘The Color Purple’

Sunday, December 24, 2023 - 5:01am
By Salamishah Tillet
A new adaptation shows how rich Alice Walker’s novel is and how the source material can lend itself to unconventional storytelling.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Here Are 9 Picture Books Being Challenged in America

Saturday, December 23, 2023 - 12:20pm
By Elizabeth A. Harris and Erica Ackerberg
These children’s picture books have been banned. To some, the topics — racism, sexuality, transgender identity and gay relationships — are not appropriate for very young readers.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Reviews: ‘The Comfort of Crows’ by Margaret Renkl; ‘Alfie and Me’ by Carl Safina; ‘Of Time and Turtles’ by Sy Montgomery; ‘Eat, Poop, Die’ by Joe Roman.

Saturday, December 23, 2023 - 5:00am
By Cornelia Channing
Four new books look to fauna to get us through tough times.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Antonio Negri, Philosopher Who Wrote a Surprise Best Seller, Dies at 90

Friday, December 22, 2023 - 12:37pm
By Clay Risen
He became famous twice: first in 1979, for his imprisonment related to the murder of a former Italian premier, and then 20 years later, for his influential book “Empire.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Skyhorse Expands Its Footprint in Conservative Publishing

Friday, December 22, 2023 - 10:21am
By Alexandra Alter and Elizabeth A. Harris
An independent publishing company known for releasing books with opposing political viewpoints is buying Regnery, a well-known conservative press.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Reading James McBride’s ‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store’

Friday, December 22, 2023 - 9:25am
The Book Review editors MJ Franklin, Joumana Khatib and Elisabeth Egan discuss McBride’s historical novel about fate and community.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Children’s Picture Books About Memory

Friday, December 22, 2023 - 5:00am
By Leonard S. Marcus
Sydney Smith, Allen Say and Linda Shute explore the many facets of our recollections.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Children’s Picture Books About Memory

Friday, December 22, 2023 - 5:00am
By Leonard S. Marcus
Sydney Smith, Allen Say and Linda Shute explore the many facets of our recollections.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


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