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Books
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Pulitzer Prizes 2025: A Guide to the Winning Books and Finalists

The Pulitzer Prize recognized 19 outstanding books across various genres, highlighting exceptional themes and character explorations.
Books
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The 14 Best Books of 2025 So Far

Summer is the perfect time to reset priorities and explore compelling new literary releases.
Books
fromVulture
5 months ago

5 Great Audiobooks to Listen to This Month

Marshall Heyman recommends a curated selection of new audiobooks each month, highlighting both fiction and nonfiction across various genres.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

New Medieval Books: Authentically Medieval - Medievalists.net

The book explores how authors reconcile historical accuracy with creative storytelling in depicting the Middle Ages.
Books
fromKqed
3 months ago

10 Books to Look Forward to This Spring

Cosby's 'King of Ashes' captures familial struggles through Southern grit, paralleling themes from 'The Godfather' amidst personal conflicts.
Podcast
fromwww.newyorker.com
2 months ago

Lillian Fishman Reads Travesty

Lillian Fishman adapts her new story, 'Travesty,' from her upcoming novel, showcasing her literary evolution since 'Acts of Service.'
Books
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Pulitzer Prizes 2025: A Guide to the Winning Books and Finalists

The Pulitzer Prize recognized 19 outstanding books across various genres, highlighting exceptional themes and character explorations.
Books
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The 14 Best Books of 2025 So Far

Summer is the perfect time to reset priorities and explore compelling new literary releases.
Books
fromVulture
5 months ago

5 Great Audiobooks to Listen to This Month

Marshall Heyman recommends a curated selection of new audiobooks each month, highlighting both fiction and nonfiction across various genres.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

New Medieval Books: Authentically Medieval - Medievalists.net

The book explores how authors reconcile historical accuracy with creative storytelling in depicting the Middle Ages.
Books
fromKqed
3 months ago

10 Books to Look Forward to This Spring

Cosby's 'King of Ashes' captures familial struggles through Southern grit, paralleling themes from 'The Godfather' amidst personal conflicts.
Podcast
fromwww.newyorker.com
2 months ago

Lillian Fishman Reads Travesty

Lillian Fishman adapts her new story, 'Travesty,' from her upcoming novel, showcasing her literary evolution since 'Acts of Service.'
#memoir
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Mobius Book by Catherine Lacey review beyond the bounds of fiction

Catherine Lacey's 'The Mobius Book' blends fiction and memoir, challenging narrative structure and traditional plot forms with innovative storytelling.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Mobius Book by Catherine Lacey review beyond the bounds of fiction

Catherine Lacey's 'The Mobius Book' blends fiction and memoir, challenging narrative structure and traditional plot forms with innovative storytelling.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Inside The New Yorker's Fiction Department

The first draft should allow you to get everything down, and the second should allow you to turn that into a story.
Writing
#coming-of-age
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

New books this week focus on Caitlin Clark, King Tut, and how 'Democrats Lost America'

Archaeologists have conjured vivid portraits of humankind's past from recovered relics, though experimental archaeology captures sounds, smells, and tastes that traditional methods cannot convey.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

AI translation service launched for fiction writers and publishers prompts dismay among translators

GlobeScribe.ai charges $100 per book, per language for translation services, providing a valuable option for traditional and self-published authors.
Digital life
#relationships
fromCountry and Town House
2 weeks ago

NYC Restaurants Worth The Splurge: A Food Writer's Guide

Le Bernardin is a premier fine dining restaurant in New York, renowned for its zen-like atmosphere and Eric Ripert's masterful approach to cooking fish, notably the tuna with foie gras.
NYC food
#memoirs
Books
fromBustle
1 month ago

These 10 Books Will Get You In The Mood For Summer

Summer reading encompasses more than just beach reads; it includes memoirs and engaging narratives that connect with the season's essence.
Books
fromBustle
1 month ago

These 10 Books Will Get You In The Mood For Summer

Summer reading encompasses more than just beach reads; it includes memoirs and engaging narratives that connect with the season's essence.
#philosophy
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

The movie and TV tech we actually want to use

The tech industry is often inspired by movies, with many gadgets resembling those from iconic films like Ready Player One, Her, and Minority Report.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Toward Darkness by Irene Sola review makes most fiction feel timid

The novel follows both dead and alive women as they prepare for a party, showcasing a wild blend of modernist experimentation and folk tale logic.
Madrid food
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

'Endling' Is a Shape-Shifting Debut That Takes on Heavy Themes With Humor

Snails weren't pandas - those oversize bumbling toddlers that sucked up national conservation budgets - or any of the other charismatic megafauna, like orcas or gorillas.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#family-dynamics
#narrative
Books
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

The 20 Best Books Of The Year, According To Amazon Editors

The article reviews various compelling books across genres, highlighting themes of family loyalty, suspense, and industry accountability.
#empathy
Books
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Some Books are "Life Ruiners"

Books can profoundly alter our perspectives, leading to personal growth and transformation after impactful readings.
#debut-novel
#book-recommendations
Books
fromVulture
2 months ago

28 Books We Can't Wait to Read This Summer

Summer is ideal for reading, offering both light escapism and thought-provoking literature amidst the backdrop of political and social themes.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

17 new books our critics can't wait to read this summer

Summer reading recommendations include new exciting books for downtime at pools, beaches, or on planes.
Books
fromVulture
2 months ago

28 Books We Can't Wait to Read This Summer

Summer is ideal for reading, offering both light escapism and thought-provoking literature amidst the backdrop of political and social themes.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

17 new books our critics can't wait to read this summer

Summer reading recommendations include new exciting books for downtime at pools, beaches, or on planes.
#human-relationships
Books
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Brand new books: Stephen King's latest, plus tales of a tired mom and a scary stalker

Fiction released post-Memorial Day offers readers a route to literary escape from summer's heat.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Lessons on Infidelity from the Novel Tell Me Everything

Openly addressing attraction can prevent affairs.
Naming feelings in marriage can facilitate connection.
Explicit communication may aid in addressing marital challenges.
Women in technology
fromKqed
2 months ago

Debut Novel 'Fireweed' Explores the Danger in Complacency

'Fireweed' explores themes of intersectionality and disenfranchisement, focusing on societal status, gender, and race through Jenny's journey.
#personal-narrative
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Old Skies Review - An Affecting Stroll Down Memory Lane

Old Skies deftly explores the themes of stagnation and the emotional weight of being forgotten in a life dedicated to serving others' nostalgia.
Video games
#identity
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong review heartbreak and hope

Ocean Vuong's novel navigates themes of identity, intergenerational connection, and the balance between hope and despair in relationships.
fromwww.newyorker.com
4 months ago
Books

Bryan Washington Reads Hatagaya Lore

Bryan Washington is an acclaimed author known for tackling themes of identity and culture in his literary works.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong review heartbreak and hope

Ocean Vuong's novel navigates themes of identity, intergenerational connection, and the balance between hope and despair in relationships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Love Groundhog Day and Russian Doll? These are the novels for you

When I was setting out to write this one, I didn't have a sense of it being a big idea at all: it was just the thing that, when I was faced with quite a lot of rejection, I kept coming back to.
Books
Women
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Canadian writer Canisia Lubrin wins $150K Carol Shields literary prize

Canisia Lubrin wins the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her debut collection Code Noir, which confronts themes of slavery and colonialism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata review a future without sex

Murata's characters often engage in perverse behaviors to appear normal, showcasing the extremes of human effort to conform to societal expectations.
Books
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Book review: Vintage Carl Hiaasen attitude guides his new 'Fever Beach' about 'dumb as a post' white supremacist

Carl Hiaasen's "Fever Beach" captures Florida's absurdity through humor and sharp commentary on societal issues, especially in the context of flawed characters.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Doctor Who 'The Well' review: Signing makes you feel heard

The Doctor and Belinda navigate a high-stakes adventure on a radiation-saturated planet while questioning humanity's future, touching on themes of exploration and survival.
Mental health
#trauma
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
4 months ago

A Fresh Crop of Bay Area Books to Escape into This Spring

New books highlight diverse storytelling, including a novel set in the San Francisco underworld and intriguing explorations of time and obsession.
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
4 months ago

A Fresh Crop of Bay Area Books to Escape into This Spring

New books highlight diverse storytelling, including a novel set in the San Francisco underworld and intriguing explorations of time and obsession.
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Mike Duncan chronicles the history of the future Martian Revolution

"Duncan's new season shakes up the formula with a fictional Martian Revolution, blending real historical insights with imaginative storytelling for an engaging experience."
OMG science
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

Top of Your Stack 3.27.25 - San Francisco Bay Times

In Stag Dance, Peters uses a logging backdrop to explore gender and identity, showcasing the experiences of the lumberjacks who embrace alternative expressions of gender roles.
SF LGBT
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Sudden Weirdness of TV Presidents

TV political dramas feel disconnected from today's reality, portraying implausibly normal presidencies amid chaotic real-world events.
Chicago
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

On fiction, grief, and, most of all, 'radical honesty' - Harvard Gazette

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie expresses deep gratitude and relief at completing her long-awaited novel, 'Dream Count', exploring themes of love and self-discovery.
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