A Forgotten 1950 Classic by Ludwig Bemelmans Brings New York to Life
As his Madeline books did for Paris, “Sunshine” captures a city’s quintessence.
Watery Fairy Tales
Trung Le Nguyen’s “The Magic Fish” and Jerry Pinkney’s “The Little Mermaid” recast the classics.
What if Every Time You Tried to Talk, the Words Got Stuck?
In a new picture book, “I Talk Like a River,” the Canadian poet Jordan Scott recalls his childhood struggle with stuttering.
Two Middle Grade Novels Put Endangered Wildlife Front and Center
Rosanne Parry’s “A Whale of the Wild” and Philippe Cousteau and Austin Aslan’s “The Endangereds” dive deep into the relationship between humans and nature.
'The Harpy' Doesn't Need Monsters To Break Up A Marriage
If you expect the heroine of Megan Hunter's new novel to turn into an actual harpy, you'll be disappointed; The Harpy is actually a quiet, slightly surreal meditation on a failing marriage.
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'The Harpy' Doesn't Need Monsters To Break Up A Marriage
If you expect the heroine of Megan Hunter's new novel to turn into an actual harpy, you'll be disappointed; The Harpy is actually a quiet, slightly surreal meditation on a failing marriage.
(Image credit: Grove Press)
In Her New Collection, Nicole Krauss Considers How 'To Be A Man'
Nicole Krauss's novels often have complex structures, but the simplicity of her new story collection allows the beauty and precision of her writing to shine through.
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In Her New Collection, Nicole Krauss Considers How 'To Be A Man'
Nicole Krauss's novels often have complex structures, but the simplicity of her new story collection allows the beauty and precision of her writing to shine through.
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The Pandemic’s Future — and Ours
“Apollo’s Arrow,” by Nicholas A. Christakis, looks at the coronavirus from several angles and suggests some possibilities in the months and years to come.
Book Review: ‘To Be a Man: Stories,’ by Nicole Krauss
In her first collection, “To Be a Man,” characters are caught between the forces of family, faith and personal freedom.
‘To Be a Man,’ by Nicole Krauss: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “To Be a Man,” by Nicole Krauss
‘White Ivy,’ by Susie Yang: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “White Ivy,” by Susie Yang
New & Noteworthy, From the Harlem Renaissance to a History of Magic
A selection of recent titles of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Her Grandmother Taught Her How to Steal. Now What?
In her debut novel, “White Ivy,” Susie Yang explores the life of a complicated character.
Book Review: ‘Britain at Bay,’ by Alan Allport
Alan Allport’s “Britain at Bay” looks at the early years of World War II and has some surprising things to say about Britain’s leaders.
‘The Cold Millions,’ by Jess Walter: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “The Cold Millions,” by Jess Walter
In 'The Upswing,' History Holds The Keys To Moving Away From Today's Tumultuous Age
Bowling Alone author Robert Putnam joins with Shaylyn Romney Garrett to form the thesis that America's Gilded Age shows remarkable similarity to today — with a societal focus on "I" rather than "we."
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In 'The Upswing,' History Holds The Keys To Moving Away From Today's Tumultuous Age
Bowling Alone author Robert Putnam joins with Shaylyn Romney Garrett to form the thesis that America's Gilded Age shows remarkable similarity to today — with a societal focus on "I" rather than "we."
(Image credit: Simon & Schuster)
Book Review: ‘The Best of Me,’ by David Sedaris
More than any of his other collections, “The Best of Me” defines who he is and how he’s grown as a writer.
A Biting Send-Up of Race Relations — and a Tender, Funny Middle Grade Novel
“Class Act,” the sequel to Jerry Craft’s Newbery Medal-winning “New Kid,” follows the experiences of a young Black boy at Riverdale Academy Day School.
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