9 New Books Coming in June
Elliot Page discusses his gender transition in a new memoir, and S.A. Cosby returns with a police thriller. Also: New Lorrie Moore!
Dave Eggers Wants Readers to See How the Sausage Is Made
Through the Young Editors Project, the author puts drafts of a work in progress in the hands of people it’s intended for.
S.A. Cosby Wishes More Writers Would Address the Fear of Success
“There is an existential malaise that can come with chasing your dreams,” says the crime writer, whose new novel is “All the Sinners Bleed.” “After you grab the brass ring, what do you do with it?”
E. Jean Carroll and Mary Trump Are Writing a Novel on Substack
“The Italian Lesson,” to be published on Substack over the next year, follows an American expat who finds love in Tuscany. And there’s no mention of Donald J. Trump.
Book Review: ‘Fancy Bear Goes Phishing,’ by Scott J. Shapiro
A new book by Scott J. Shapiro, a law and philosophy professor at Yale, examines breaches of cybersecurity and their implications for keeping information safe.
Book Review: ‘Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style,’ by Paul Rudnick
Following a neurotic writer and a wealthy aesthete over four bumpy decades, “Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style” is a gay rom-com that tugs at the heart.
Brian Shul Dies at 75; Fighter Pilot Who Flew World’s Fastest Plane
He was near death after his plane was shot down in the Vietnam War but survived to fly the world’s fastest and highest-altitude jet.
Book Review: New Story Collections
Books by Izumi Suzuki, Theodore McCombs, Katherine Heiny and Steven Heighton.
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Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
UnCovered Review
by Collette Jones, Egg Harbor City Branch Manager
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: THE OSAGE MURDERS AND THE BIRTH OF THE FBI by David Grann is a riveting true story of greed, serial murder, and racial injustice that exposes an extremely disturbing episode of American history. In the early 1920s, the Osage people of Oklahoma were the richest people per capita in the world, thanks to the oil that was discovered beneath their land. But their newfound wealth made them a target for white criminals, who would stop at nothing to steal their land and their money. Over a period of two decades, dozens of Osage were murdered in a series of brutal killings that came to be known as the Reign of Terror. The killers were never brought to justice, and the Osage Nation was left devastated.
In KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, Grann tells the story of this horrific crime spree and its aftermath. He draws on extensive research, including interviews with descendants of the victims, to paint a vivid portrait of this dark chapter in American history. Grann’s writing is both gripping and informative. He does an excellent job of weaving together the complex details of the case with the personal stories of the victims and their families. As a result, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is not only a compelling read, but also an important work of historical documentation. In addition to its historical significance, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON also offers a timely commentary on the issue of racial injustice. The Osage were victims of a hate crime, and their story is a reminder that racism still exists in America today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, crime, or the legacy of racism in the United States.
The Osage were a wealthy tribe who had oil reserves on their land, and they were targeted by white men who wanted to steal their money. The murders were carried out in a variety of ways, including poisoning, shooting, and arson. Grann also provides a detailed account of the history of the Osage and the oil industry in Oklahoma. One of the most striking things about the book is the way Grann humanizes the victims. He tells their stories in detail, and he shows how their lives were changed forever by the murders. The victims were not just statistics; they were real people with families and friends who loved them. Grann also does a good job of showing how the murders affected the Osage community as a whole. The community was traumatized by the violence, and it took many years for them to recover. The perpetrators of the murders are also given a fair hearing in KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON. Grann does not try to make excuses for their crimes, but he does try to understand why they did what they did. He shows how the perpetrators were motivated by greed and racism, and he explores the social and economic factors that contributed to the violence.
Finally, KILLERS OF THE
FLOWER MOON is a story about the FBI. The bureau was still in its early
days when it was called in to investigate the Osage murders, and it was a major
test of its capabilities. The FBI eventually solved the case, and its success
helped to establish the bureau as a major law enforcement agency. The movie release
is due out this year directed by Martin Scorsese.
Book Review: ‘Last Call at Coogan’s,’ by Jon Michaud
In Jon Michaud’s “Last Call at Coogan’s,” the author pays tribute to an unlikely institution, and the community it sustained.
Book Review: ‘Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea,’ by Rita Chang-Eppig
In her debut novel, “Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea,” Rita Chang-Eppig resurfaces the story of the famous pirate who ruled the South China Sea in the early 19th century.
Book Review: ‘The Light at the End of the World,’ by Siddhartha Deb
“The Light at the End of the World,” by Siddhartha Deb, follows truth seekers in a world of conspiracy, intrigue and violence.
‘How to Write About Africa: Collected Works’ Shows Binyavanga Wainaina’s Legacy
Binyavanga Wainaina attacked insulting clichés in the essay, “How to Write About Africa,” in 2005. In a posthumous collection of the same name, his range as a writer is on display.
Book Review: ‘Kairos,’ by Jenny Erpenbeck
Jenny Erpenbeck’s novel “Kairos” folds intimations of German history and cultural memory into a torrid romance.
Book Review: ‘Lucky Girl,’ by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu; ‘The Skin and Its Girl,’ by Sarah Cypher; and ‘Ghost Girl, Banana,’ by Wiz Wharton
New books by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu, Sarah Cypher and Wiz Wharton showcase young women embarking on journeys of discovery around family and self.
‘Sybil’ 50 Years Later
The “true story” of a woman with multiple personalities was a 1973 sensation and is still in print 50 years later. Why do such lurid tales hold their grip?
‘Sybil’ 50 Years Later
The “true story” of a woman with multiple personalities was a 1973 sensation and is still in print 50 years later. Why do such lurid tales hold their grip?
Stanley Engerman, Revisionist Scholar of Slavery, Dies at 87
His two-volume study, written with Robert W. Fogel, used data to challenge commonly held ideas about American slavery, including that it was unprofitable and inefficient.
Book Review: ‘The Male Gazed: On Hunks, Heartthrobs, and What Pop Culture Taught Me About (Desiring) Men,’ by Manuel Betancourt
In his new essay collection, “The Male Gazed,” the writer and film critic Manuel Betancourt explores society’s portrayals of masculinity.
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