Atlantic County Library System

Book Review: ‘The Other Black Girl,’ by Zakiya Dalila Harris

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 3:31pm

By Oyinkan Braithwaite

Zakiya Dalila Harris places her readers in the shoes of one of two Black employees at a New York City publishing company.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Juul Wanted to Disrupt Big Tobacco. Instead It Created an Epidemic of Addiction.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 1:38pm

By Sheelah Kolhatkar

In “The Devil’s Playbook,” Lauren Etter tells the story of the rise and fall of the start-up that tried to upend the cigarette industry.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

‘The Living Sea of Waking Dreams,’ by Richard Flanagan: An Excerpt

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 5:01am

An excerpt from “The Living Sea of Waking Dreams,” by Richard Flanagan

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

‘Revival Season,’ by Monica West: An Excerpt

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 5:01am

An excerpt from “Revival Season,” by Monica West

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

A Bullied Kid Finds Unconventional Freedom In 'Heaven'

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 5:00am

By Lily Meyer

Following the success of Breasts and Eggs, Mieko Kawakami's publishers are releasing a beautiful new translation of her 2016 novel Heaven, about an unnamed teen dealing with bullies at school.

(Image credit: Europa Editions)

Source: NPR Book Reviews

New & Noteworthy, From Slave Traders to the Savoy Hotel

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 5:00am

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

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

An Invigorating Novel About Faith, Family and Falling From Grace

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 5:00am

By Hamilton Cain

Monica West’s “Revival Season” takes readers under the big tent of Southern Baptist life.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

From Fatwa to Fabulism: Salman Rushdie Takes Stock of the 21st Century So Far

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 5:00am

By Ismail Muhammad

“Languages of Truth” collects essays and speeches written between 2003 and 2020.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Bullied and Shunned, They Found a New Way to See the World

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 5:00am

By Nadja Spiegelman

In “Heaven,” by Mieko Kawakami, two teenagers find solace and meaning in the face of ruthless torment.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Anita Diamant Continues the Fight for Menstrual Justice

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 5:00am

By Ayobami Adebayo

“Period. End of Sentence.” makes a cultural and political argument for less shame and more support and celebration of women’s reproductive realities.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews