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'The Cold Millions' Takes On The Dented Dream Of American Social Mobility

Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 1:43pm
By Maureen Corrigan

Jess Walter's sweeping new novel, which traces the adventures of two vagabond brothers, is set against the backdrop of the free speech demonstrations that erupted in Spokane, Wash., in 1909 and 1910.

Source: NPR Book Reviews


'The Cold Millions' Takes On The Dented Dream Of American Social Mobility

Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 1:43pm
By Maureen Corrigan

Jess Walter's sweeping new novel, which traces the adventures of two vagabond brothers, is set against the backdrop of the free speech demonstrations that erupted in Spokane, Wash., in 1909 and 1910.

Source: NPR Book Reviews


For October, 3 Romances That Give You Exactly What You Want

Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 7:00am
By Maya Rodale

Predictability isn't always a bad thing — sometimes, it's a comfort. For October, our romance columnist rounds up three reads that give you exactly what you need in a romance, happy ending and all.

(Image credit: Courtney Milan)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


For October, 3 Romances That Give You Exactly What You Want

Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 7:00am
By Maya Rodale

Predictability isn't always a bad thing — sometimes, it's a comfort. For October, our romance columnist rounds up three reads that give you exactly what you need in a romance, happy ending and all.

(Image credit: Courtney Milan)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


'Group' Destigmatizes And Demystifies Group Therapy, Without Lessons

Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 5:00am
By Lily Meyer

In her memoir, Christie Tate sets a positive example in the telling of how group therapy saved her — and in the care she takes to never present herself as an expert.

(Image credit: Avid Reader Press)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


16 New Books to Watch for in November

Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 5:00am
By Joumana Khatib
Barack Obama’s memoir is landing. So is a biography of Adrienne Rich and buzzy fiction from Jo Nesbo, Nicole Krauss and Susie Yang.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


'Group' Destigmatizes And Demystifies Group Therapy, Without Lessons

Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 5:00am
By Lily Meyer

In her memoir, Christie Tate sets a positive example in the telling of how group therapy saved her — and in the care she takes to never present herself as an expert.

(Image credit: Avid Reader Press)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


Getting Lost Helped V.E. Schwab Find the Idea for Her 20th Book

Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 5:00am
By Elisabeth Egan
‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’ took 10 years to write. The fantasy author describes the process as a ‘very, very long labor of love.’
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Steve Martin Likes Books in the ‘I Can’t Put This Down’ Genre

Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 5:00am
“Bookstores could easily have only two sections, ‘Riveting’ and ‘Kinda Boring.’”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


The Best of the Kennedys?

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - 6:00pm
By Jeff Shesol
Neal Gabler’s “Catching the Wind” makes clear that Ted Kennedy’s record in the Senate far outshone the legislative accomplishments of his brothers.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


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