She wrote memorably about her upbringing by a circle of maternal elders and the life lessons they imparted, and of her yearning for the mother she lost.
She wrote memorably about her upbringing by a circle of maternal elders and the life lessons they imparted, and of her yearning for the mother she lost.
Kadare received the inaugural International Booker Prize in 2005. In his books, the prolific Albanian author offered a window into the psychology of oppression. Here’s where to start.
Kadare received the inaugural International Booker Prize in 2005. In his books, the prolific Albanian author offered a window into the psychology of oppression. Here’s where to start.
He was compared to Orwell and Kafka, and walked a political tightrope with works of veiled criticism for his totalitarian state.
He was compared to Orwell and Kafka, and walked a political tightrope with works of veiled criticism for his totalitarian state.
Joy Williams distills much learning — from philosophy, religion and history — into 99 stories about the guy who takes your soul.
Joy Williams distills much learning — from philosophy, religion and history — into 99 stories about the guy who takes your soul.
Ikbal and Idries Shah delighted London society with their romantic tales of the East. The only problem? They made them up.
Ikbal and Idries Shah delighted London society with their romantic tales of the East. The only problem? They made them up.
J. Courtney Sullivan’s “The Cliffs” is a haunted house mystery steeped in historical context.
J. Courtney Sullivan’s “The Cliffs” is a haunted house mystery steeped in historical context.
Nearly 2,400 years ago, Plato worried that stories could corrupt susceptible minds. Moral panics over fiction have been common ever since.
Nearly 2,400 years ago, Plato worried that stories could corrupt susceptible minds. Moral panics over fiction have been common ever since.
The writer and director, famous for making theatergoers squirm in their seats, says he feels most at home wherever the outsiders gather in his native city.
The writer and director, famous for making theatergoers squirm in their seats, says he feels most at home wherever the outsiders gather in his native city.
The journalist Richard Behar communicated extensively with the disgraced financier. His rigorous if irreverent book acknowledges his subject’s humanity.
The journalist Richard Behar communicated extensively with the disgraced financier. His rigorous if irreverent book acknowledges his subject’s humanity.
The books in this month’s column have something in common: unforgettable main characters.
The books in this month’s column have something in common: unforgettable main characters.
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