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The South’s Fight for White Supremacy

Sunday, August 23, 2020 - 5:00am

By Jon Meacham

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'

Saturday, August 22, 2020 - 7:00am

By Denny S. Bryce

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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Source: NPR Book Reviews

The Life of a Brilliant, Suffering Scientist

Friday, August 21, 2020 - 1:49pm

Samanth Subramanian discusses “A Dominant Character,” his biography of J. B. S. Haldane, and Patrik Svensson talks about “The Book of Eels.”

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Reading Elena Ferrante in English? You’re Also Reading Ann Goldstein

Friday, August 21, 2020 - 9:06am

By Joumana Khatib

The self-effacing translator worked with the “My Brilliant Friend” author again for her latest book, “The Lying Life of Adults.”

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

A Former Soldier Tells His Grandson: ‘I Wasn’t a Nazi.’

Friday, August 21, 2020 - 5:00am

By Georgia Hunter

In his debut novel, “We Germans,” Alexander Starritt considers the weight of shame.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Letters to the Editor

Friday, August 21, 2020 - 5:00am

Readers respond to recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

New in Paperback: ‘Girl in Black and White’ and ‘Know My Name’

Friday, August 21, 2020 - 5:00am

By Jennifer Krauss

Six new paperbacks to check out this week.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

11 New Books We Recommend This Week

Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 5:16pm

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

For August, 3 Love Interests Who'll Fight By Your Side

Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 7:00am

By Maya Rodale

This month, our romance columnist Maya Rodale rounds up three historical novels featuring heroines on a mission — and love interests who'll stand up for them, no matter what troubles come.

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Source: NPR Book Reviews

He Wants to Save the Present With the Indigenous Past

Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 5:00am

By Damien Cave

Bruce Pascoe’s book “Dark Emu” sparked a reconsideration of Australian history. Now he hopes to use his writing to revive Aboriginal community.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

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