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In Monica Wood’s rich new novel, “How to Read a Book,” death, prison and poetry become ... Every Friday, be the first to see reviews, news and features in The New York Times Book Review. Read More

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King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling ... Read More

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November 20, 2023 • Books We Love returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 11 years of recommendations all in one place – that's more than 3,600 great reads. Read More

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Book of the Week: Can the Wolfe still growl? Craig Brown Book of the Week: Drowning in wealth, booze... and Liz Taylor CRAIG BROWN BOOK OF THE WEEK: All you need is a list... the secret notes of ... Read More

‘Fi’ Review: Mourning a Son’s Death

But neither those experiences nor any other could prepare Ms. Fuller for the death ... is the book’s point: The loss of a child shatters the self in a hundred ways. On hearing the news, Ms ... Read More

Book Review: ‘Nothing But the Bones’ is a compelling noir novel at a breakneck pace

Nails is driving to his death. So, in defiance of his father, Clayton heads for Jacksonville to save his friend. Their friendship may remind readers of George Milton and Lennie Small in John ... Read More

Book Review: Jen Silverman’s gripping second novel explores the long afterlife of political violence

Though the novel is a little slow to get off the ground and might have benefited from being 50 pages shorter, eventually it gathers unstoppable force as it moves toward a dramatic denouement that ... Read More

20 BookTok books readers are getting into this spring

There’s nothing quite like a good book. That’s why millions of people on TikTok turn to #BookTok for recommendations. Overflowing with recommendations that often make it to bestseller lists ... Read More

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May 3, 2024 • Each week, the guests and hosts on Pop Culture Happy Hour share the movies, TV shows, books, articles, podcasts and songs that are bringing them joy. May 3, 2024 • Larry ... Read More

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“The Chocolate War,” published 50 years ago, became one of the country’s most challenged books. Its author, Robert Cormier, spent years fighting attempts to ban it — like many authors today. Read More

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Check your horoscope to learn how the stars align for you today. Switch gears. Give your brain a workout and do today's Daily Cryptic Crossword. Scoop a new vibe in the numbers and do today's ... Read More

Book Review: 'Nothing But the Bones' is a compelling noir novel at a breakneck pace

Nails is driving to his death. So, in defiance of his father, Clayton heads for Jacksonville to save his friend. Their friendship may remind readers of George Milton and Lennie Small in John ... Read More