Newly Published, From Haruki Murakami’s T-Shirts to Sally Hemings
A selection of books published this week.
3 books our poetry reviewer Tess Taylor is excited about
Poetry reviewer Tess Taylor talks about her recommendations for some new books by poets: Generations by Lucille Clifton, Two Murals by Jesus Castillo and The Curious Thing by Sandra Lim.
John Edgar Wideman’s Art of Storytelling
“Look for Me and I’ll Be Gone,” his latest collection, erodes the boundaries between fiction, memoir and essay.
A Sweeping History of American Comics
In his new book, “American Comics,” Jeremy Dauber starts in the 19th century before making his way from Superman to “Maus” to offer a grand narrative of comics in America.
Book Review: ‘Love in the Big City,’ by Sang Young Park
Sang Young Park’s English-language debut, “Love in the Big City,” is already a best seller in Korea.
“Termination Shock,” by Neal Stephenson: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Termination Shock,” by Neal Stephenson
Neal Stephenson’s Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
“Termination Shock,” his latest novel, is set in a future gone haywire from the impacts of climate disaster.
The True-Life Inspiration for Dostoyevsky’s Famous Murderer
The model for Raskolnikov, the tortured killer in the Russian author’s masterpiece “Crime and Punishment,” was a Frenchman who committed a double murder, Kevin Birmingham writes in “The Sinner and the Saint,” his portrait of Dostoyevsky and the making of the novel.
The Cutting Mind and Romantic Heart of Elizabeth Hardwick
“A Splendid Intelligence,” by Cathy Curtis, is the first biography of the much admired critic and novelist.
Book Review: ‘Taste Makers,’ by Mayukh Sen
“Taste Makers,” by Mayukh Sen, features women who, often while confronting sexism and racism in the food industry, introduced Americans to the dishes of their native cultures.
Bildungsromans From Around the World
New fiction by Elif Shafak, S.J. Sindu and Bisi Adjapon.
How the Greek Revolution of 1821 Led to the Global System of Nation-States
Mark Mazower’s “The Greek Revolution” examines a century-old event that continues to reverberate today.
A Debut Novel Where Small Moments Add Up to Something Big
In “A Little Hope,” Ethan Joella explores quiet lives in small-town Connecticut.
In 'Betrayal,' ABC's Jonathan Karl asks: 'Must the Trump show go on?'
Karl notes often that Trump continues his campaign to invalidate the 2020 election — even now. The "Trump show" remains very much on stage, finding an audience and threatening to extend its run.
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State of Terror
UnCovered review by Christine Szymanski, ACLS Somers Point Branch
A new administration has been sworn in, and Ellen Adams has been appointed as the new Secretary of State. After decades of building and running an international media empire, Ellen now finds herself in a position to rebuild bridges and mend relationships with allies or serve warnings to unfriendly nations. The problem – the President and the Secretary of State do not like or trust each other.
However, soon terror strikes in London, Paris, and Frankfort force the new Secretary of State to try to figure out what has happened and what will happen next. This begins a pulse-pounding race against time to get to the bottom of a terrorist conspiracy, which may be closer to home than anyone could have imagined.
Louise Penny is one of my favorite authors. If you have not already read her Three Pines series, I highly recommend you start with Still Life and go on from there. I was very excited about the publication of State of Terror and am happy to say Louise did not disappoint! With Hillary bringing her insider expertise to the story, State of Terror is a page-turner. I was left with a scary thought – what if?! I thoroughly enjoyed State of Terror and think you will too.
A Landmark Reckoning With America’s Racial Past and Present
Originally published as a series in The New York Times Magazine and now revised and expanded as a book, “The 1619 Project,” edited by Nikole Hannah-Jones, Caitlin Roper, Ilena Silverman and Jake Silverstein, undertakes an ambitious examination of slavery and its ongoing legacy for Black Americans.
A Young Wife Becomes Pregnant — With an Owl
In Claire Oshetsky’s surrealistic debut, “Chouette,” motherhood presents an otherworldly dichotomy.
New Picture Books Pose Two of Life’s Biggest Questions
A caterpillar asks the meaning of beauty; a boy the meaning of love.
Why Snow Casts Such a Spell
Maggie O’Farrell’s “Where Snow Angels Go” and Susan Taghdis’s “The Snowman and the Sun”: Two stories of loss and renewal.
Hang It, Install It, Perform It — and Yes, Wear Your Art on Your Sleeve
A picture book and two middle grade books introduce young people to art mediums and their messages.
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