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Book Review: ‘Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music,’ by Rob Sheffield

NY Times Book Reviews - Sat, 11/09/2024 - 5:01am

In “Heartbreak Is the National Anthem,” Rob Sheffield chronicles how Taylor Swift has made fans, foes and even journalists part of her story.

Dorothy Allison, Author of ‘Bastard Out of Carolina,’ Dies at 75

NY Times Book Reviews - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 9:22pm

She wrote lovingly and often hilariously about her harrowing childhood in a working-class Southern family, as well as about the violence and incest she suffered.

What It’s Like to Write a New John le Carré Novel

NY Times Book Reviews - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 11:01am

Nick Harkaway is an accomplished author who also happens to be le Carré’s son. In his latest book, “Karla’s Choice,” he revisits his father’s great spy protagonist, George Smiley.

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books

NY Times Book Reviews - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 10:25am

Take a peek at this year’s winners.

Book Review: ‘Us Fools,’ by Nora Lange

NY Times Book Reviews - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 10:14am

“Us Fools,” by Nora Lange, is a tale of two sisters living through the diseased expanse of the country’s recent history.

Book Review: ‘Freedom Braids,’ by Monique Duncan, and ‘The Magic Callaloo,’ by Trish Cooke

NY Times Book Reviews - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 5:01am

In “Freedom Braids” and “The Magic Callaloo,” young girls follow cornrowed maps to escape slavery.

Read Your Way Through Shanghai

NY Times Book Reviews - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 5:00am

Shanghai straddles the past and the future, a dizzying prism of many histories and cultures. The poet Sally Wen Mao shares books that illuminate this cosmopolitan city.

5 New Books We Recommend This Week

NY Times Book Reviews - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 4:38pm

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

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

NPR Book Reviews - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 11:56am

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.

In Tumultuous Times, Readers Turn to ‘Healing Fiction’

NY Times Book Reviews - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 5:03am

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.

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

NY Times Book Reviews - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 5:02am

An imagined chat with Pooh commemorates the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s “When We Were Very Young.”

Children’s Search-and-Find Picture Books

NY Times Book Reviews - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 5:01am

Perhaps the ultimate test is whether it merits a reread, even after all the objects have been found.

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

NY Times Book Reviews - Thu, 11/07/2024 - 5:00am

A novel within a novel fueled her hit thriller, “The Plot.” Keeping the stories straight was even harder for “The Sequel.”

How Uvalde’s Newspaper Kept Going, Despite Unimaginable Loss

NY Times Book Reviews - Mon, 11/04/2024 - 10:03am

Craig Garnett, the publisher of The Uvalde Leader-News, opens up about covering a tragedy that was — and is — too close to home.

Book Review: ‘Letters,’ by Oliver Sacks

NY Times Book Reviews - Mon, 11/04/2024 - 5:03am

A new collection of personal letters tracks the neurologist’s raucous self-discovery and venerable career.

Best Fantasy Books to Read When You Want to Escape

NY Times Book Reviews - Mon, 11/04/2024 - 5:02am

Immersive novels by Leigh Bardugo, Madeline Miller, Brian Jacques and more offer thrilling adventures in richly imagined realms.

A French Veterinary Psychiatrist Puts Cats on the Couch

NY Times Book Reviews - Sun, 11/03/2024 - 5:02am

In “The Interpretation of Cats,” Claude Béata helps explain the inscrutable behavior of our feline companions.

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

NY Times Book Reviews - Sun, 11/03/2024 - 5:01am

Bookstores say customers love “Blind Date With a Book,” which masks a book’s real cover and lets readers discover what’s inside.

Book Review: ‘Carson the Magnificent,’ by Bill Zehme with Mike Thomas

NY Times Book Reviews - Sun, 11/03/2024 - 5:00am

Johnny Carson dominated late-night television for decades, but closely guarded his privacy. Bill Zehme’s biography, “Carson the Magnificent,” tries to break through.

Molly on 2 Alternatives to Certain Current Events

NY Times Book Reviews - Sat, 11/02/2024 - 7:50am

An underground party memoir; an argument for nonhuman life.

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