‘Filthy Beasts,’ by Kirkland Hamill: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Filthy Beasts,” by Kirkland Hamill
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
His Mother Was Neglectful, Drunk and Absolutely Riveting to Him
Kirkland Hamill’s memoir, “Filthy Beasts,” proves that the apple can indeed fall far from the tree.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Young, in Love and Trying to Bring Down the Third Reich
“The Bohemians,” by the German historian Norman Ohler, recounts the lives of Harro and Libertas Schulze-Boysen, an idealistic young couple, who helped lead the anti-Nazi resistance.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
New & Noteworthy, From French Pancakes to a Bipartisan Road Trip
A selection of recent books of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Meet the Man Who Spun the Media, Scammed Followers and Named Himself King
Miles Harvey’s “The King of Confidence” recounts the fascinating history of the 19th-century grifter who ruled over a breakaway religious colony.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
When Miami Was Awash in Drugs, Crime and Social Unrest
“The Year of Dangerous Days,” by Nicholas Griffin, delves into the refugee crisis, race riots and drug trade that dominated the city in 1980.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
The Housing Boom and Bust, Seen From the Front Lines
In “Underwater,” Ryan Dezember, a Wall Street Journal reporter, reckons with how the 2008 financial crisis changed American homeownership.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
‘Big Friendship,’ by Aminatou Sow: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Big Friendship,” by Aminatou Sow
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Take 'The Unadoptables' Home For A Rollicking Adventure
Hana Tooke creates a memorable villain, Matron Gassbeek, who menaces the feisty orphans of The Unadoptables in the grand tradition of awful authority figures like Miss Trunchbull and Viola Swamp.
(Image credit: Viking Books for Young Readers)
Source: NPR Book Reviews
3 Picture Books: How to Hike, Camp, Relax in the Great Outdoors
For families ready to roam free, these illustrated guides celebrate the physical joys of wide-open spaces.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
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