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Fantasy grifter 'Kalyna the Soothsayer' will charm her way into your heart

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - 8:00am
By Natalie Zutter

Elijah Kinch Spector's con artist caught up in court intrigues turns fantasy fortuneteller tropes inside out. Kalyna is not only the novel's unlikely hero, but she's also a shameless fake.

(Image credit: Erewhon)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


Book Review: “Half American,” by Matthew F. Delmont

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - 5:00am
By Jennifer Szalai
“Half American,” by the historian Matthew F. Delmont, provides a fresh account of the war, stressing the particular challenges — from segregation to racist violence — confronted by Black service members.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Newly Published, From Ancient Paper to a Kentucky Farm

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - 5:00am
A selection of recently published books.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Celeste Ng's powerful new dystopian novel reflects our headlines back to us

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 2:06pm
By Maureen Corrigan

Our Missing Hearts imagines a world of governmental cruelty — and the armies of citizens who both facilitate and resist. It's a masterful work that epitomizes the possibilities of storytelling.

Source: NPR Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘LOOKING FOR THE HIDDEN FOLK,’ by Nancy Marie Brown

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 1:30pm
By Liesl Schillinger
In “Looking for the Hidden Folk,” Nancy Marie Brown makes a strong case for everyday wonder.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: “Waging a Good War” by Thomas E. Ricks

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 5:00am
By Justin Driver
In “Waging a Good War,” Thomas E. Ricks examines the civil rights movement through the lens of military history.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: “The Winners,” by Frederik Backman

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 5:00am
By Mark Rotella
In “The Winners,” the Swedish author wraps up his Beartown trilogy.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘Over My Dead Body,’ by Greg Melville

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 5:00am
By Tatiana Schlossberg
A new book tells the history of America through its cemeteries.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘Life Is Hard,’ by Kieran Setiya

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 5:00am
By Irina Dumitrescu
In acknowledging struggle, Kieran Setiya’s “Life Is Hard” offers an alternative to the bromides.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


The Crisis After the Midlife Crisis, Captured in Verse

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 5:00am
By Jeff Gordinier
In “Late Summer Ode,” Olena Kalytiak Davis describes the period after ambition has waned and the kids have moved out, leaving plenty of time to reflect on your mistakes.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


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