Kakutani Leaving Times' Book Dept; Sehgal Stepping In

Michiko Kakutani, the chief book critic for the 'New York Times,' is leaving her job in the books department. While the paper has not named a new chief critic, Parul Sehgal (formerly of PW) is joining the paper's team of daily critics. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]

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WI15: Writing About Love—and Dogs: PW Talks with Jennifer Finney Boylan

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Her Body and Other Parties

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Kakutani Leaving Times' Book Dept; Sehgal Stepping In

Michiko Kakutani, the chief book critic for the 'New York Times,' is leaving her job in the books department. While the paper has not named a new chief critic, Parul Sehgal (formerly of PW) is joining the paper's team of daily critics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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