Review: ‘River of the Gods,’ by Candice Millard
“River of the Gods” is a fast-paced tale of the absurdly dangerous quest by two friends turned enemies to solve the geographic riddle of their era.
A Medical History of Transplant Surgery That’s Not for the Squeamish
Paul Craddock’s gory and engrossing “Spare Parts” takes on ancient skin grafts, modern plastic surgery and everything in between.
John Waters Talks About His First Novel
The filmmaker and author’s latest book is “Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance.”
The Battle for the Seas in World War II, and How It Changed History
Paul Kennedy’s “Victory at Sea” is a sweeping, encyclopedic account of how six major navies fought World War II.
That’s All, Folks: A Serious Joke Book About Climate Change
Stacy McAnulty’s “Save the People!” employs humor to call middle grade readers to action.
David Levithan’s New Middle Grade Novel Tackles Book Banning
In “Answers in the Pages,” a fifth-grade boy and his classmates speak up against parents’ efforts to censor their curriculum.
Three female authors show us how writing can turn adversity into beauty
In their latest works, Azar Nafisi, Elena Ferrante, and Anna Quindlen vigorously assert that reading and writing can pull us out of our mess. In their hands, reading and writing are worth celebrating.
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New in Paperback: ‘Oh William!’ and ‘The Great Mistake’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
Francis Fukuyama and Yascha Mounk Wonder, Is Democracy Finished?
Fukuyama’s “Liberalism and Its Discontents” and Mounk’s “The Great Experiment” confront America’s toxic political divisions.
11 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
'Nasty, Brutish, and Short' contends that all parents are raising little philosophers
Author Scott Hershovitz sets out to prove that philosophy, like inquisitive, rowdy children, can offer illuminating insights — even when addressing complex subjects related to misbehavior.
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How Jessie Sima’s 8th Grade Sketches Led to a Career
Sometimes a horse is just a horse. For this writer and illustrator, equine drawings were the path to an artistic future.
You can't 'Trust' this novel. And that's a very good thing
Hernan Diaz's novel is constantly pulling a fast one on the reader. It opens with the saga of a Wall Street tycoon, but soon another narrative comes to upend the truth of everything that came before.
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Grow
unCovered review by Beth Bliss, Manager, ACLS
Brigantine Branch
It’s a wonderful coincidence that this beautiful book is illustrated by someone named “Meadows,” given its delightful examples of various vegetables, fruits, and other plants. GROW by Riz Reyes, is a large-format picture book that introduces its readers to 15 plant families, ranging from mints to mushrooms to apples, and beyond.
Kids and their grownups can enjoy this book together, delving
into how each plant family has its own tastes, textures, and visual delights.
There is a perfect balance in this book of information and art – a
guaranteed hit for families looking to learn about plant varieties,
pollination, culinary inspiration – and what to plant for the coming gardening
season.
Review: ‘What Artists Wear,’ by Charlie Porter
What artists’ wardrobes can tell us about their methods, their personal lives and politics — and even about ourselves.
Selma Blair Has a Soft Spot for Holocaust Books
“I am drawn to the idea of continuing to bear witness to that horrible time,” says the actor, whose new book is “Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up.”
Review: ‘You Have a Friend in 10A,’ by Maggie Shipstead
On Maggie Shipstead’s wide-ranging, escapist story collection, “You Have a Friend in 10A.”
'Fly Girl' and 'The Great Stewardess Rebellion' recount journeys toward empowerment
Novelist Ann Hood, whose Fly Girl paints a picture of her time as a flight attendant, was a beneficiary of the fight by the women profiled in Nell McShane Wulfhart's book to be treated professionally.
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Everything You Thought You Knew, and Why You’re Wrong
A scientist and policy analyst examines the systems that rule our world, denounces easy solutions and makes the case for uncertainty.
Newly Published, From the California Desert to Capitol Hill
A selection of books published this week.
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