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The Best Books to Read on Disinformation: Its History, Techniques and Effects

New York Times Book News - Fri, 06/10/2022 - 9:57am

The phenomenon has undermined our trust in electoral systems, in vaccines — and in what happened at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Here are books on its history, techniques and effects.

Island Records’ Chris Blackwell Finally Tells His Story

New York Times Book News - Fri, 06/10/2022 - 9:35am

In a new memoir, the 84-year-old founder of Island Records reflects on helping bring the music of Bob Marley, U2 and Grace Jones to the world.

Book Review: ‘The Twilight World,’ by Werner Herzog

New York Times Book News - Fri, 06/10/2022 - 5:00am

In “The Twilight World,” the filmmaker Werner Herzog vividly reconstructs the personal war of Hiroo Onoda, who stayed in the jungle for years after World War II ended.

Book Review: ‘The Twilight World,’ by Werner Herzog

New York Times Book News - Fri, 06/10/2022 - 5:00am

In “The Twilight World,” the filmmaker Werner Herzog vividly reconstructs the personal war of Hiroo Onoda, who stayed in the jungle for years after World War II ended.

Spring Awakening

New York Times Book News - Fri, 06/10/2022 - 5:00am

Rachel Carson, the power of wonder, and me.

New in Paperback: ‘Sexual Justice’ and ‘Last Call’

New York Times Book News - Fri, 06/10/2022 - 5:00am

Six new paperbacks to check out this week.

Viewing the Civil Rights Movement Through Children’s Books

New York Times Book News - Thu, 06/09/2022 - 3:48pm

“Picture the Dream,” on display at the New-York Historical Society, shows that children, far from being mere witnesses to the civil rights movement, have played central roles in it.

10 New Books We Recommend This Week

New York Times Book News - Thu, 06/09/2022 - 2:34pm

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

Poem: The Many Deaths of Inocencio Rodriguez

New York Times Book News - Thu, 06/09/2022 - 11:05am

This poem is a meditation on memory’s playback loop, as well as both the specific and general violence against immigrants and people of color.

A Daughter, Her Father and the Long-Gone Poet Who Brought Them Together

New York Times Book News - Thu, 06/09/2022 - 5:00am

In her memoir “Also a Poet: Frank O’Hara, My Father, and Me,” Ada Calhoun set out to write a poet’s biography and found a connection to her father instead.

Once a Literary Snob, Chris Pavone Learned From the Experts

New York Times Book News - Thu, 06/09/2022 - 5:00am

The best-selling author crossed paths with John Grisham and Pat Conroy early in his career. Here’s what they taught him.

Jim Murphy, Who Wrote Vivid Histories for the Young, Dies at 74

New York Times Book News - Wed, 06/08/2022 - 6:20pm

His books on the Chicago fire, an 18th-century plague and wars drew on first-person accounts to re-create dramatic times.

Review: ‘Under the Skin,’ by Linda Villarosa

New York Times Book News - Wed, 06/08/2022 - 3:12pm

In “Under the Skin,” Linda Villarosa disproves once and for all the theory that people of color are responsible for their own failed health care.

Book Review: “Virology,” by Joseph Osmundson

New York Times Book News - Wed, 06/08/2022 - 12:30pm

In his essay collection “Virology,” Joseph Osmundson examines the myriad ways we coexist with viruses.

Books for Broken Hearts

New York Times Book News - Wed, 02/13/2019 - 10:15am

Feeling like you’ve kissed too many frogs? Given up on love altogether? These books might provide some escape this Valentine’s Day.

#10: What the F@# Should I Make for Dinner?: The Answers to Life's Everyday Question (in 50 F@#ing Recipes)

Amazon Top Ten - Thu, 12/13/2018 - 4:38am

What the F*@# Should I Make for Dinner?: The Answers to Life's Everyday Question (in 50 F*@#ing Recipes)
Zach Golden (Author)
(856)

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#10: People of Walmart.com Adult Coloring Book: Rolling Back Dignity

Amazon Top Ten - Mon, 12/10/2018 - 4:35am

People of Walmart.com Adult Coloring Book: Rolling Back Dignity
Andrew Kipple (Author), Day Drankin' Press (Author), Luke Wherry (Author), Adam Kipple (Author), Davor Ratkovic (Illustrator)
(123)

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#3: The Point of It All: A Lifetime of Great Loves and Endeavors

Amazon Top Ten - Tue, 12/04/2018 - 4:27am

The Point of It All: A Lifetime of Great Loves and Endeavors
Charles Krauthammer (Author), Daniel Krauthammer (Editor)

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#4: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

Amazon Top Ten - Mon, 12/03/2018 - 7:27am

Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
David Goggins (Author)
(11)
Release Date: December 4, 2018

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#10: One Day in December: A Novel

Amazon Top Ten - Sat, 12/01/2018 - 10:26pm

One Day in December: A Novel
Josie Silver (Author)
(102)

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