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The immersive novel 'Tomorrow' is a winner for gamers and n00bs alike

Thursday, July 28, 2022 - 12:44pm
By Maureen Corrigan

Gabrielle Zevin's beautifully written novel Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow tells the story of two childhood friends who become legendary names in the world of video game design.

(Image credit: Penguin Random House)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


Review: ‘A Hard Place to Leave,’ by Marcia DeSanctis; ‘All Down Darkness Wide,’ by Seán Hewitt; ‘Into the Inferno,’ by Stuart Palley; ‘Crying in the Bathroom,’ by Erika L. Sánchez

Thursday, July 28, 2022 - 9:27am
By Melissa Febos
From a wildfire photographer to a teenage misanthrope, these authors reflect on pain, courage and belonging.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Mohsin Hamid By the Book Interview

Thursday, July 28, 2022 - 5:00am
“About five years ago, alongside my more contemporary reading, I decided to read from back to front, historically speaking,” says the author, whose new novel is “The Last White Man.” “I began with the Sumerian ‘Instructions of Shuruppak,’ first written in cuneiform on clay tablets around 4,600 years ago.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


This Novelist Spun an Existential Question Into a Best Seller

Thursday, July 28, 2022 - 5:00am
By Elisabeth Egan
In “The Measure,” Nikki Erlick shows what happens when adults across the globe are presented with the opportunity to learn when they will die.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


New Crime Novels

Thursday, July 28, 2022 - 5:00am
By Sarah Weinman
The rot runs deep in George Dawes Green’s long-awaited fourth novel.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


New Romance Novels

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 - 5:00am
By Olivia Waite
Our romance columnist found much to like in the latest crop of summer novels.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Newly Published, From Teen Witches to Critical Race Theory

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 - 5:00am
A selection of books published this week.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Review: “Mercury Pictures Presents,” by Anthony Marra

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - 4:34pm
By Matthew Specktor
In Anthony Marra’s new novel, “Mercury Pictures Presents,” a studio makes it big once America decides to enter the war.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


New Self-Help Books

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - 4:30pm
By Judith Newman
Need permission to be a grump — or just a normal human being who isn’t smiling all the time? Read these books.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Review: ‘The Boys,’ by Katie Hafner

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - 11:33am
By Weike Wang
“The Boys” begins with a letter from a bike touring company, asking the main character not to sign up for another trip. Why?
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


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