Book Review: ‘Roald Dahl, Teller of the Unexpected’ by Matthew Dennison

“Teller of the Unexpected,” an elegant new biography, sidesteps the ugly side of the children’s book author while capturing his grandiose, tragedy-specked life. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2023-01-17 20:39:40 UTC ]

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Book Review: ‘How to Lose Your Mother,’ by Molly Jong-Fast

In the memoir “How to Lose Your Mother,” Molly Jong-Fast recalls a tumultuous upbringing as the only child of the feminist writer Erica Jong. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Book Club: Read ‘Mrs. Dalloway,’ by Virginia Woolf, with the Book Review

In June, the Book Review Book Club will read and discuss “Mrs. Dalloway,” Virginia Woolf’s classic novel about one day in the life of an London woman in 1923. Continue reading at The New York Times

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What to Read This Summer: NYT Reading Bucket List

Read along with the Book Review this summer: Can you check off five items before fall arrives? Continue reading at The New York Times

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How Meghan built her pioneering partnership with Netflix

As the first season of her podcast ends, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is looking to build on the success of As Ever, the brand she built with Netflix. Meghan carries many titles these days. Besides being the Duchess of Sussex, she’s a podcaster, a philanthropist, a children’s book author, the... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-05-27 07:30:00 UTC ]
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Elisha Cooper on the Beauty of Imperfect Children’s Book Art

In the work of artists I admire, all the training and discipline come out in an act of letting go: a splotch of ink, a wayward wash of color. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2025-05-23 09:00:04 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers,’ by Ibram X. Kendi

The National Book Award-winning author shows young readers a humane political philosophy that many adults still fail to appreciate. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2025-05-16 13:37:20 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘Who Knew,’ by Barry Diller

Beyond disclosures about his sexuality and marriage, the media mogul’s memoir mostly serves up goodies for fans of Hollywood name-dropping and infighting. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Book Review: ‘Sleep,’ by Honor Jones

“Sleep,” the debut novel by Honor Jones, moves back and forth in time between a 35-year-old mother’s present and her disturbing, unresolved past. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Jane Gardam, author of Old Filth and The Hollow Land, dies aged 96

Described by Ian McEwan as ‘a treasure of English contemporary writing’, the Yorkshire-born novelist’s career spanned 50 yearsJane Gardam, author of books for adults and children including Old Filth and The Hollow Land, has died at the age of 96, her publisher has confirmed.The Yorkshire-born... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-04-29 15:55:53 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘The Fate of the Day,’ by Rick Atkinson

The second installment of the Pulitzer Prize winner’s trilogy about the war animates an entire world — from battlefields and commanders to sounds and smells. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Book Review: ‘The Golden Hour: A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood,’ by Matthew Specktor

In the unsentimental memoir “The Golden Hour,” Matthew Specktor ponders, among others, the father who succeeded in a punishing business now in its waning glory. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Book Club: Read ‘The Safekeep,’ by Yael van der Wouden, With the Book Review

In May, the Book Review Book Club will read and discuss “The Safekeep,” Yael van der Wouden’s novel about a woman wrapped up in a historical drama and a forbidden romance. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2025-04-25 14:00:04 UTC ]
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Inside a New Exhibit That Celebrates the Most Unappreciated Part of Children’s Books.

If you’ve ever opened a children’s book and thought this should be my wallpaper, know you’re in good company. Bruce Handy, the critic/journalist/humorist and multi-genre author, has been obsessed with inside covers for a while. So much so that this month, he puts on a new hat—curator. His... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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The Good News Is, We Can Do Something: PW Talks with Sen. Raphael Warner

The Georgia senator’s new children’s book series based on biblical tales kicks off this month with Leo’s Lunch Box about a generous boy whose inexhaustible lunch box recalls the miracle of loaves and fishes that fed a multitude. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Review: ‘Searches,’ by Vauhini Vara

“Searches,” by Vauhini Vara, is both a memoir and a critical study of our digital selves. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Goodnight, Moon is going postal. To celebrate, check out these children’s book stamps.

On May 2nd, the U.S. Postal Service will unveil a new stamp to kick off Children’s Book Week. The newest honoree to be cast Forever in adhesive is Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight, Moon. The new pane will pay tribute to your favorite bedtime story via Clement Hurd’s beloved illustrations. Letter... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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