Celebrate the Book Review's 125th Anniversary: A Times Event

On Oct. 25, join The New York Times Book Review and special guests for performances of favorite letters and reviews from the archives, trivia and more. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2021-10-07 16:09:57 UTC ]
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Henry Threadgill’s memoir unfolds from his maddening wartime experience to his boundary-pushing musical career. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Celebrating 100 Books in the MIT Press’s Essential Knowledge Series

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The Guardian view on US book bans: time to fight back | Editorial

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