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'Caste' Argues Its Most Violent Manifestation Is In Treatment Of Black Americans

Monday, August 10, 2020 - 5:00am
By Hope Wabuke

Isabel Wilkerson's second book is a masterwork of writing — a profound achievement of scholarship and research that stands, also, as a triumph of both visceral storytelling and cogent analysis.

(Image credit: Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


'The First Sister' Is Stylish, Substantial — And Very Cool — Space Opera

Sunday, August 9, 2020 - 7:00am
By Jessica P. Wick

Linden A. Lewis's debut novel — first in a trilogy — mixes swashbuckling, social commentary and compelling queer characters in its tale of three warring factions in a spacefaring society.

(Image credit: Skybound Books)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


3 Graphic Novel Detective Stories

Saturday, August 8, 2020 - 11:46am
By Sheela Chari
Dynamic duos set out to solve mysteries for others and end up uncovering truths about themselves.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


'You Had Me At Hola' Had Us Right From The Beginning

Saturday, August 8, 2020 - 7:00am
By Kamrun Nesa

Alexis Daria's soapy, sizzling new novel follows two telenovela actors who fall for each other while playing bitter exes — and have to figure out how to balance private love and public stardom.

(Image credit: Avon)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


Three New Books by Women in the American Political Sphere

Saturday, August 8, 2020 - 6:30am
By Christina Cauterucci
Memoirs by Representative Ilhan Omar, the political analyst Tiffany Cross and the former congresswoman Katie Hill recount trials, victories and hopes for changing the country.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Isabel Wilkerson Talks About ‘Caste’

Friday, August 7, 2020 - 1:59pm
Wilkerson describes the ideas about race in America that fuel her new book, and David Hill discusses “The Vapors.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Hot and Bothered: Four New Romance Novels

Friday, August 7, 2020 - 5:00am
By Olivia Waite
Looking for a pitch-perfect summer escape? We’ve got some recommendations.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


New in Paperback: ‘Around the World in 80 Trees’ and ‘The Truths We Hold’

Friday, August 7, 2020 - 5:00am
By Jennifer Krauss
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Three New Memoirs Offer a Glimpse Into the Writer’s Mind

Friday, August 7, 2020 - 5:00am
By Michael Hainey
Literary biographies take you from the ’70s New York underground to a contemporary writer’s residency at Google, recalling all the verses and prose along the way.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Letters to the Editor

Friday, August 7, 2020 - 5:00am
Readers respond to recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


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