'Wednesday's Child' deals in life after loss
The stories in Yiyun Li's book focus chiefly on people trying to put themselves together after loss, dealing with anguish that takes its time and rises from its dormancy at unexpected moments.
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Source: NPR Book Reviews
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
How Does a Best-Selling Author Name Her Characters?
Lisa Jewell puts a great deal of thought into the monikers she chooses for the people who populate her books. Here are her rules of thumb.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Descendants of a famous poet wrestle with his vexed legacy in 'The Wren, The Wren'
An acclaimed Irish poet deserts his sick wife and two young daughters. Anne Enright's new novel centers on the way that betrayal reverberates throughout the next generations.
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Source: NPR Book Reviews
Book Review: ‘Doppelganger,’ by Naomi Klein
In her latest book, “Doppelganger,” Naomi Klein investigates an online underworld of conspiracies and misinformation, showing how its rise has inadvertently been fueled by political progressives.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Newly Published, From a 450-year-old Robot to Annie Ernaux
A selection of recently published books.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Book Review: ‘Glossy,’ by Marisa Meltzer
Marisa Meltzer’s “Glossy” recounts the millennial makeup company’s dewy rise and unglamorous plateau.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Interview: Yiyun Li
“They are meaningful books for my children, but I haven’t read them,” says the novelist and story writer, whose new book is the collection “Wednesday’s Child.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
'Holly' is one of Stephen King's most political novels to date
Holly is a gripping crime novel — one that's very close to the traditional King horror aesthetic. The author hasn't been shy about his politics, but this is one of his most political books to date.
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Source: NPR Book Reviews
The Mystery Behind ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Cover Art Is Solved
Sleuths have wondered for years who made a striking cover for Madeleine L’Engle’s novel. A podcast host and a blog writer who contacted hundreds of people figured it out.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
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