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In Her New Collection, Nicole Krauss Considers How 'To Be A Man'

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - 7:00am
By Lily Meyer

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.

(Image credit: Harper)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


The Pandemic’s Future — and Ours

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 5:00pm
By David Quammen
“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.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘To Be a Man: Stories,’ by Nicole Krauss

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 5:35am
By Molly Antopol
In her first collection, “To Be a Man,” characters are caught between the forces of family, faith and personal freedom.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


‘To Be a Man,’ by Nicole Krauss: An Excerpt

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 5:34am
An excerpt from “To Be a Man,” by Nicole Krauss
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


‘White Ivy,’ by Susie Yang: An Excerpt

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 5:01am
An excerpt from “White Ivy,” by Susie Yang
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


New & Noteworthy, From the Harlem Renaissance to a History of Magic

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 5:00am
A selection of recent titles of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Her Grandmother Taught Her How to Steal. Now What?

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 5:00am
By Lynn Steger Strong
In her debut novel, “White Ivy,” Susie Yang explores the life of a complicated character.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘Britain at Bay,’ by Alan Allport

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 5:00am
By Geoffrey Wheatcroft
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.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


‘The Cold Millions,’ by Jess Walter: An Excerpt

Monday, November 2, 2020 - 3:37pm
An excerpt from “The Cold Millions,” by Jess Walter
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


In 'The Upswing,' History Holds The Keys To Moving Away From Today's Tumultuous Age

Monday, November 2, 2020 - 11:29am
By Martha Anne Toll

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)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


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