This week, Kevin Wilson reviews Stephen Wright’s new novel, “Processed Cheese.” In 2006, Laura Miller wrote for the Book Review about “The Amalgamation Polka,” Wright’s novel about the descendant of both ardent abolitionists and unwavering slaveholders. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'
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The history of a banned 1920s book comes to light. Plus, what these two WWII historical fiction novels have to tell us about today. Continue reading at Book Riot
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This is the magical historical fiction reimagining that saved me from being a complete GATSBY hater, written by one of my favorite authors. Continue reading at Book Riot
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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
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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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A list of three books of historical fiction about motherhood set in three distinct time periods and places Continue reading at Book Riot
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“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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Enjoy all the best of the new historical fiction May has to offer including new books by Isabel Allende and Natalie Jenner. Continue reading at Book Riot
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The context of the time an author is looking back on history from greatly influences how they're going to think and write about history. Continue reading at Book Riot
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There's a new, mystery-soaked romance by Emily Henry, generations-spanning historical fiction by Morgan Jenkins, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-04-29 12:30:00 UTC ]
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There is a gnarly mystery/horror mashup, a romance starring a Ghanaian heiress, historical fiction centered on a trans man escaping Berlin in the '30s, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot
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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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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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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
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Why do authors see Meta’s AI model as a threat to their livelihoods? Ella Creamer reportsEarlier this month, a group of protesters gathered outside the London headquarters of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. They were demonstrating over the company’s use of millions... Continue reading at The Guardian
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These backlist titles—which were all published between 2010 and 2020—include narratives about estranged brothers and a young Sacajewea. Continue reading at Book Riot
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“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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