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Uncovering Charles Lindbergh’s Secret Lives

Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 2:20pm
By Steve Sheinkin
One of the most famous — and confounding — Americans of the 20th century gets an unflinching biography in Candace Fleming’s “The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Poisoned Sake and Mutilated Teddy Bears

Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 11:00am
By Jennifer Reese
Atmospheric new psychological thrillers — “The Aosawa Murders,” “Play the Red Queen” and “The Only Child” — are set in Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Churchill's First Year As Prime Minister Is Electric In 'The Splendid And The Vile'

Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 9:50am
By Michael Schaub

One of America's best storytellers does it again: Erik Larson's gripping account of Winston Churchill's leadership through Hitler's bombing campaign against England is nearly impossible to put down.

(Image credit: Crown)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


Pop-Up Brothels, Severed Tongues and Creepy Nursery Rhymes

Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 9:30am
By Marilyn Stasio
Marilyn Stasio surveys the latest crime novels — and finds them decidedly stomach-churning.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Dan Brown … Children’s Book Author?

Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 9:15am
By Alexandra Alter
For his latest project, the writer best known for “The Da Vinci Code” is turning his attention to a younger audience.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Starring Diane Keaton as Herself

Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 5:00am
By Elisabeth Egan
In her new memoir, “Brother & Sister,” the actor opens up about her family.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Sally Rooney’s Attention Span Has Improved

Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 5:00am
“I found Henry James almost unreadable five or six years ago, and now I love him! Who knows what I might get into next?”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


In 'Counterpoint' Bach Helps An Art Critic Mourn A Mother Whose Criticism Lingers

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 9:44am
By Martha Anne Toll

The Washington Post's Philip Kennicott suffered his mother's harsh words and actions throughout childhood. His book is partly a need to acknowledge her "sadness and anger and unaccountable rages."

(Image credit: NPR)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


'Dark Towers' Chases Scandal-Ridden Deutsche Bank's Mysterious Ties To Donald Trump

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 11:52am
By Jim Zarroli

President Trump's relationship with Deutsche Bank is still under investigation, so David Enrich's story is necessarily incomplete. But he shows the bank's tale is complex — more than one gone rogue.

(Image credit: Michael Probst/AP)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


'The Man In The Red Coat' Makes For A Fascinating Companion

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 7:00am
By Heller McAlpin

In his latest book, Julian Barnes dives into the glittering life of Samuel Jean Pozzi, a celebrated French gynecologist who palled around with some of the brightest stars of the Belle Epoque.

(Image credit: Knopf)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


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