A Novel Follows Lives Scattered in the California Desert
In “The Beforeland,” Corinna Vallianatos gives space and dignity to those plagued by their failures to launch.
New in Paperback: ‘All Blood Runs Red’ and ‘Frankissstein’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
‘Wagner’s Music is Bombastic and Boring’ and Other Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.
12 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
'The Cold Millions' Takes On The Dented Dream Of American Social Mobility
Jess Walter's sweeping new novel, which traces the adventures of two vagabond brothers, is set against the backdrop of the free speech demonstrations that erupted in Spokane, Wash., in 1909 and 1910.
'The Cold Millions' Takes On The Dented Dream Of American Social Mobility
Jess Walter's sweeping new novel, which traces the adventures of two vagabond brothers, is set against the backdrop of the free speech demonstrations that erupted in Spokane, Wash., in 1909 and 1910.
For October, 3 Romances That Give You Exactly What You Want
Predictability isn't always a bad thing — sometimes, it's a comfort. For October, our romance columnist rounds up three reads that give you exactly what you need in a romance, happy ending and all.
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For October, 3 Romances That Give You Exactly What You Want
Predictability isn't always a bad thing — sometimes, it's a comfort. For October, our romance columnist rounds up three reads that give you exactly what you need in a romance, happy ending and all.
(Image credit: Courtney Milan)
16 New Books to Watch for in November
Barack Obama’s memoir is landing. So is a biography of Adrienne Rich and buzzy fiction from Jo Nesbo, Nicole Krauss and Susie Yang.
'Group' Destigmatizes And Demystifies Group Therapy, Without Lessons
In her memoir, Christie Tate sets a positive example in the telling of how group therapy saved her — and in the care she takes to never present herself as an expert.
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Getting Lost Helped V.E. Schwab Find the Idea for Her 20th Book
‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’ took 10 years to write. The fantasy author describes the process as a ‘very, very long labor of love.’
Steve Martin Likes Books in the ‘I Can’t Put This Down’ Genre
“Bookstores could easily have only two sections, ‘Riveting’ and ‘Kinda Boring.’”
'Group' Destigmatizes And Demystifies Group Therapy, Without Lessons
In her memoir, Christie Tate sets a positive example in the telling of how group therapy saved her — and in the care she takes to never present herself as an expert.
(Image credit: Avid Reader Press)
The Best of the Kennedys?
Neal Gabler’s “Catching the Wind” makes clear that Ted Kennedy’s record in the Senate far outshone the legislative accomplishments of his brothers.
'The Dead Are Arising' Sheds Light On Malcolm X — And Those That Influenced Him
This isn't only a biography of Malcolm X; Les and Tamara Payne contextualize race in America prior to Malcolm's birth, and take a nuanced, unflinching look at his life, his death — and its aftermath.
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'The Dead Are Arising' Sheds Light On Malcolm X — And Those That Influenced Him
This isn't only a biography of Malcolm X; Les and Tamara Payne contextualize race in America prior to Malcolm's birth, and take a nuanced, unflinching look at his life, his death — and its aftermath.
(Image credit: Liveright)
'Memorial' Is A Debut Novel That Feels Like The Work Of A Master
Bryan Washington's eagerly awaited first novel is set in Houston — just like his short stories — and follows two young gay men whose relationship is tested when one man's mother comes to visit.
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Closed: Veterans Day
All branches of the Atlantic County Library System will be closed for Veterans Day.
Book Review: ‘Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath,’ by Heather Clark
“Red Comet,” a mammoth new biography by Heather Clark, aims to rescue the poet from the clichés that have dominated her afterlife and secure her status as a major American writer.
Visions of New Worlds, Both Hopeful and Nightmarish
A new Graphic Content column reviews three books that cover a gamut of world-building, from the lives of Syrian refugees to the friends of Pepe the Frog.
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