How Do You Explain the History of Reproductive Rights to Teenagers?
With a clear voice and a bit of suspense, Karen Blumenthal’s “Jane Against the World” charts the rocky road that led to legal abortion in the United States.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Uncovering Charles Lindbergh’s Secret Lives
One of the most famous — and confounding — Americans of the 20th century gets an unflinching biography in Candace Fleming’s “The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh.”
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Poisoned Sake and Mutilated Teddy Bears
Atmospheric new psychological thrillers — “The Aosawa Murders,” “Play the Red Queen” and “The Only Child” — are set in Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Churchill's First Year As Prime Minister Is Electric In 'The Splendid And The Vile'
One of America's best storytellers does it again: Erik Larson's gripping account of Winston Churchill's leadership through Hitler's bombing campaign against England is nearly impossible to put down.
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Pop-Up Brothels, Severed Tongues and Creepy Nursery Rhymes
Marilyn Stasio surveys the latest crime novels — and finds them decidedly stomach-churning.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Dan Brown … Children’s Book Author?
For his latest project, the writer best known for “The Da Vinci Code” is turning his attention to a younger audience.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
Starring Diane Keaton as Herself
In her new memoir, “Brother & Sister,” the actor opens up about her family.
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Sally Rooney’s Attention Span Has Improved
“I found Henry James almost unreadable five or six years ago, and now I love him! Who knows what I might get into next?”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews
In 'Counterpoint' Bach Helps An Art Critic Mourn A Mother Whose Criticism Lingers
The Washington Post's Philip Kennicott suffered his mother's harsh words and actions throughout childhood. His book is partly a need to acknowledge her "sadness and anger and unaccountable rages."
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Source: NPR Book Reviews
'Dark Towers' Chases Scandal-Ridden Deutsche Bank's Mysterious Ties To Donald Trump
President Trump's relationship with Deutsche Bank is still under investigation, so David Enrich's story is necessarily incomplete. But he shows the bank's tale is complex — more than one gone rogue.
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Source: NPR Book Reviews
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