‘Sisters,’ by Daisy Johnson: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Sisters,” by Daisy Johnson
Ali Smith Brings Her Seasonal Quartet To A Close With 'Summer'
In Ali Smith's new novel, she reveals the overarching connections between the characters and themes of her previous three. Critic Heller McAlpin says connection is the great theme of these works.
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‘El Jefe,’ by Alan Feuer: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “El Jefe,” by Alan Feuer
‘The Last Great Road Bum,’ by Héctor Tobar: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “The Last Great Road Bum,” by Héctor Tobar
Helen Macdonald Offers a Bird’s-Eye View of the Natural World
“Vesper Flights” is a collection of essays exploring the connection between humans and the world at large.
The Trauma of the Civil War Lives On in Faulkner’s Fiction
“The Saddest Words,” by the scholar Michael Gorra, argues that America’s troubled racial past is the central, if often unspoken, theme at the heart of Faulkner’s work.
Jon Meacham on John Lewis, the Legend and the Man
Meacham’s “His Truth Is Marching On” tells the story of the young John Lewis up to the time he entered Congress.
What It Took to Get El Chapo Behind Bars for Life
“El Jefe,” by the New York Times reporter Alan Feuer, tells the incredible story of how the legendarily elusive drug trafficker was finally captured for good.
The Never-Ending War Between the White House and the Press
Harold Holzer’s “The Presidents vs. the Press” argues that conflicts between chief executives and journalists go back to the start of the Republic.
Paul Theroux on a Globetrotting Novel Inspired by a Real Adventurer
Héctor Tobar’s “The Last Great Road Bum” follows the restless Joe Sanderson, who dashed from country to country in pursuit of adventure.
‘Sisters’ Builds a Gothic Plot to an Artful and Shocking Climax
The new novel, by Daisy Johnson, features a pair of troubled siblings, an isolated house in the country and a mysterious, dark deed.
The Incestuous Relationship Between Donald Trump and Fox News
In his new book, “Hoax,” Brian Stelter examines Fox’s role as a White House propaganda organ masquerading as conservative journalism.
'Luster' Shines With Sharp Wit And Dark Humor
Raven Leilani's new novel will make you cringe for all the right reasons. It's an intergenerational, interracial love story with a heart of noir and gallows humor, so honest it will make you squirm.
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The South’s Fight for White Supremacy
Immediately after the Civil War ended, the South began a campaign to deny the true meaning of the conflict.
Winning The Game Of Love In 'Loathe At First Sight'
Suzanne Park's debut adult novel is a crackling romance starring a young woman trying to make it in the extremely male-dominated gaming industry — can she find love AND a career? Signs point to yes.
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The Life of a Brilliant, Suffering Scientist
Samanth Subramanian discusses “A Dominant Character,” his biography of J. B. S. Haldane, and Patrik Svensson talks about “The Book of Eels.”
Reading Elena Ferrante in English? You’re Also Reading Ann Goldstein
The self-effacing translator worked with the “My Brilliant Friend” author again for her latest book, “The Lying Life of Adults.”
A Former Soldier Tells His Grandson: ‘I Wasn’t a Nazi.’
In his debut novel, “We Germans,” Alexander Starritt considers the weight of shame.
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.
New in Paperback: ‘Girl in Black and White’ and ‘Know My Name’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
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