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Vintage Valentine’s Day Wishes

Friday, February 11, 2022 - 5:15pm
By Tina Jordan
In 1904, the Book Review examined some of the season’s cards and trinkets — and found much to like.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


A reissue helps revive Joseph Hansen's series about a tough, gay detective

Friday, February 11, 2022 - 11:00am
By John Powers

In 1970, Hansen began a 12-novel series about Dave Brandstetter, an insurance investigator who happens to be gay. Reading now, it's clear that Hansen was one of the great crime writers of his time.

(Image credit: Penguin Random House)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


He’s a Transgender Archivist and a Vampire, and He’s in Love

Friday, February 11, 2022 - 5:00am
By Casey McQuiston
Isaac Fellman’s new book, “Dead Collections,” explores identity, romance and sci-fi fandom, as seen through the eyes of a transgender vampire.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Julie Otsuka Dives Into the Underground World of the Community Pool

Friday, February 11, 2022 - 5:00am
By Rachel Khong
In her third novel, “The Swimmers,” a narrating chorus gives way to an aging woman’s memories.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


New in Paperback: ‘The Vanishing Half’ and ‘Tangled Up in Blue’

Friday, February 11, 2022 - 5:00am
By Miguel Salazar
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


In-Betweens: 2 Middle Grade Novels About the Costs and Benefits of Being 11

Friday, February 11, 2022 - 12:19am
By Jennifer Hubert Swan
The National Book Award finalists Leslie Connor and Sara Zarr explore that frustrating time between childhood and adolescence.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


9 New Books We Recommend This Week

Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 2:28pm
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


'Cost of Living' considers the real price of the U.S. health care system

Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 8:54am
By Kristen Martin

Emily Maloney's essay collection is an indictment of the exorbitant costs of staying alive in America, and the weight of being hounded by a debt that reduces your life to dollars and cents.

(Image credit: Henry Holt & Co. )

Source: NPR Book Reviews


New Crime and Mystery Novels

Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 5:00am
By Sarah Weinman
In Paul Vidich’s elegant new spy novel, “The Matchmaker,” an American translator living in Berlin grapples with some difficult truths.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


The Best-Seller List Has Some Regrets, and That’s OK

Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 5:00am
By Elisabeth Egan
In his seventh book, Daniel Pink tells readers how to turn remorse upside down.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


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