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‘Weather’

Monday, June 15, 2020 - 7:51pm
The poet Claudia Rankine writes for the Book Review about the climate in America at this moment.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


‘Say Thank You Say I’m Sorry’

Monday, June 15, 2020 - 6:30pm
The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jericho Brown writes for the Book Review about life during the pandemic.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Reissue Of 'The End of Me' Helps Cement Alfred Hayes' Status As A Great Novelist

Monday, June 15, 2020 - 1:25pm
By John Powers

A poet, novelist and screenwriter, Hayes' name largely fell from view following his death in 1985. Now, with the re-issue of three of his novels, his reputation has been making a comeback.

Source: NPR Book Reviews


In 'Exercise Of Power' Robert Gates Says Presidents Too Often Rely On The Military

Monday, June 15, 2020 - 9:42am
By Tom Bowman

In his latest book, the former defense secretary says some matters more often than not call for other elements of American power: diplomacy or foreign aid or clear strategic communications.

(Image credit: Pool/Getty Images)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


'The Art Of Her Deal' Aims To Show Melania Trump As An Influential Collaborator

Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 4:01am
By Annalisa Quinn

The flattening effect of political discourse, insipidity of the first lady role and Melania's own remoteness have led us to either forget she has an inner life — or to imagine her an elegant prisoner.

(Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


Stephen Fry on Reimagining the Greek Myths

Friday, June 12, 2020 - 2:47pm
Fry discusses “Heroes,” and Lauren Christensen and Andrew LaVallee talk about books on the subject of race and racism.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Parachuting In, Then Speaking Out

Friday, June 12, 2020 - 2:31pm
By Karen Valby
In Kelly Yang’s “Parachutes,” two very different girls at the same prep school take a sledgehammer to rape culture.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Crushing: A Schoolgirl’s Beloved Teacher Crosses the Line

Friday, June 12, 2020 - 2:29pm
By Courtney Summers
In Candace Bushnell and Katie Cotugno’s “Rules for Being a Girl,” a high school senior is delighted to be alone with a teacher she has a crush on — until he kisses her.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Cartoonists Tackle the Big Stuff: O.C.D., Motherhood and Too Many Books

Friday, June 12, 2020 - 10:51am
By J. D. Biersdorfer
New work by Jason Adam Katzenstein, Lucy Knisley and Grant Snider reveals their engagement with issues both difficult and fun.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


New in Paperback: ‘The Pandemic Century’ and ‘Dad’s Maybe Book’

Friday, June 12, 2020 - 5:00am
By Jennifer Krauss
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


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