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Book Review: ‘So Late in the Day,’ by Claire Keegan; ‘Tomb Sweeping,’ by Alexandra Chang; ‘Ladies’ Lunch,’ by Lore Segal; ‘Wednesday’s Child,’ by Yiyun Li

Friday, November 17, 2023 - 5:02am
By Kathleen Alcott
In new collections by Yiyun Li, Claire Keegan, Alexandra Chang and Lore Segal, interpersonal bonds are created and destroyed.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘Kerry James Marshall: The Complete Prints: 1976-2022'

Friday, November 17, 2023 - 5:01am
By Lauren Christensen
A new art book collects the painter’s printmaking oeuvre over almost half a century.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘Glowrushes,’ by Roberto Piumini

Friday, November 17, 2023 - 5:00am
By Joseph Luzzi
An enchanting work by Italy’s foremost living children’s author is finally available in English.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


9 New Books We Recommend This Week

Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 4:37pm
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes: A Diary of an Influential Life

Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 1:58pm
By Joshua Barone
Begun to improve his own technique, piano exercises that Glass wrote over decades are the subject this month of a new book, a concert and dances.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


The Eclectic Inspirations for Alan Wake 2’s Surreal Tale

Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 11:03am
By Calum Marsh
Yes, there is a Stephen King influence. But the video game’s metanarrative was inspired by unorthodox novels, films and plays such as “House of Leaves” and “Fight Club.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Barbara Kingsolver Takes Stock

Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 5:00am
By Elisabeth Egan
One Pulitzer Prize, two book tours, 54 weeks on the best-seller list and many admiring messages later, the author reflects on “Demon Copperhead.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘The Bill Gates Problem,’ by Tim Schwab

Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 5:00am
By David Enrich
In “The Bill Gates Problem,” Tim Schwab excoriates the billionaire philanthropist and his foundation.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘The Life and Lies of Charles Dickens,’ by Helena Kelly

Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 5:00am
By Alexis Coe
In “The Life and Lies of Charles Dickens,” Helena Kelly revisits the image the author crafted so carefully in his lifetime.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Interview: Tracy K. Smith

Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 5:00am
“I have a lot of books on near-death experiences, psychic phenomena and past-life regression on my shelves,” says the two-time poet laureate, whose new book is the memoir “To Free the Captives.” “These kinds of books nudge me to remember our world is but one facet of an enormous continuity.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


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