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New & Noteworthy Poetry, From First Peoples to Posthumous Ashbery

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 5:00am

A selection of recent poetry titles of note; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.

Whenever She Has This Dream, Someone in Her Village Dies

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 5:00am

By Katherine Hill

Folklore informs Mariana Leky’s novel “What You Can See From Here,” which follows a motley cast of townspeople faced with a crisis.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

The House That Mouse Built

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 12:16am

By Melissa Albert

This young adult version of a Spanish folk tale redefines what picture books can be. Reader discretion is advised.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Can Geometry Be as Soul-Stirring as Poetry?

Monday, June 21, 2021 - 8:11pm

By Matt Parker

In “Shape,” Jordan Ellenberg argues for the importance of geometry as the underlying structure of reality.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Brandon Taylor’s ‘Filthy Animals’ Is a Study in Rogue Appetites

Monday, June 21, 2021 - 5:00am

By John Paul Brammer

The first story collection from the author of “Real Life” features unspoken desires bubbling up when least appropriate.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

'Widespread Panic' Might Be The Most Ellroy Book James Ellroy Has Ever Written

Sunday, June 20, 2021 - 5:00am

By Gabino Iglesias

The Demon Dog of Crime Fiction is back, with more boocoo bad business, pervs, prowlers, and putzo politicians than ever in this story of a real-life cop who knew it all (and had the pictures, too).

(Image credit: Knopf)

Source: NPR Book Reviews

For June, 3 Romances That Prove Love Is Love Is Love

Saturday, June 19, 2021 - 5:00am

By Maya Rodale

For Pride Month, we're bringing you some of the best queer romances around, starring daring English highwaymen, mysterious secret operatives and a long-lost (and extremely reluctant) princess.

(Image credit: Avon)

Source: NPR Book Reviews