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Need a break from politics? Marvel at the 'Vanishing Treasures' of the natural world

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 11:56am
By Maureen Corrigan

With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart.

Source: NPR Book Reviews


In Tumultuous Times, Readers Turn to ‘Healing Fiction’

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 5:03am
By Alexandra Alter
Cozy, whimsical novels — often featuring magical cats — that have long been popular in Japan and Korea are taking off globally. Fans say they offer comfort during a chaotic time.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


A Conversation With Winnie-the-Pooh on the 100th Anniversary of A.A. Milne’s ‘When We Were Very Young’

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 5:02am
By David Orr
An imagined chat with Pooh commemorates the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s “When We Were Very Young.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Children’s Search-and-Find Picture Books

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 5:01am
By Catherine Hong
Perhaps the ultimate test is whether it merits a reread, even after all the objects have been found.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Interview: Jean Hanff Korelitz on ‘The Sequel' and Her Reading Life

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 5:00am
A novel within a novel fueled her hit thriller, “The Plot.” Keeping the stories straight was even harder for “The Sequel.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


How Uvalde’s Newspaper Kept Going, Despite Unimaginable Loss

Monday, November 4, 2024 - 10:03am
By Elisabeth Egan and Christopher Lee
Craig Garnett, the publisher of The Uvalde Leader-News, opens up about covering a tragedy that was — and is — too close to home.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘Letters,’ by Oliver Sacks

Monday, November 4, 2024 - 5:03am
By Dwight Garner
A new collection of personal letters tracks the neurologist’s raucous self-discovery and venerable career.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Best Fantasy Books to Read When You Want to Escape

Monday, November 4, 2024 - 5:02am
By Jennifer Harlan
Immersive novels by Leigh Bardugo, Madeline Miller, Brian Jacques and more offer thrilling adventures in richly imagined realms.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


A French Veterinary Psychiatrist Puts Cats on the Couch

Sunday, November 3, 2024 - 5:02am
By Sadie Stein
In “The Interpretation of Cats,” Claude Béata helps explain the inscrutable behavior of our feline companions.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Bookstores Are Setting Up Readers on ‘Blind Dates’ With Books

Sunday, November 3, 2024 - 5:01am
By Hank Sanders
Bookstores say customers love “Blind Date With a Book,” which masks a book’s real cover and lets readers discover what’s inside.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


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