Wenguang Huang's memoir about his childhood in Mao's China tells a universal story of the bonds of love – and the pangs of regret – which can shape a family. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
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'The Resisters,' Gish Jen's first novel in nine years, imagines a class-based dystopian United States. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-02-06 15:00:56 UTC ]
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Now on its fifth series, the magic of Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s comedy anthology remains its ability to turn even the most banal of scenarios into disturbingly thrilling TVThe fifth series of Inside No 9 opens with an episode set entirely in a referees’ changing room. Four... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-02-03 13:56:16 UTC ]
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The Post’s Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig on how Trump got rid of critics and created his own ideology. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-01-16 22:02:19 UTC ]
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Criticism of denial by News Corp and Fox underlines Murdoch heir’s transformationJames Murdoch claims he has never watched Succession, the drama series that documents the professional and personal rebellions of a billionaire media family suspiciously similar to his own. But his comments... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-01-15 19:36:48 UTC ]
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There have been some ambitious Minecraft projects before, but this one may win for sheer sophistication. The modding team Floo Network is creating Minecraft School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a Harry Potter-themed role-playing experience inside a Mi... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2020-01-13 18:43:00 UTC ]
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could become the next generation's Obamas with book deals worth "an eye-watering amount of money" now they are stepping back as "senior" royals, publishing insiders have said. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-10 10:36:03 UTC ]
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Anna Wiener’s memoir captures the dreams, delusions and general absurdity of Silicon Valley in indelible detail. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-01-03 10:00:08 UTC ]
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My first baby is two years old, arms draped around my neck, cheek pressed into my chest. The scent of his musky head is inebriating. I read him a book called Baby Mickey’s Nap. He is convinced that if Mickey naps, he should too. We are still inchoate; neither of us know it, but we […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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A little more than a year after the death of founder Todd Bol, his family and his nonprofit are at odds. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2019-12-18 16:24:23 UTC ]
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The unfinished illustrations in the book are themselves an act of optimism, encouraging children to imagine a world without lines others create for them. “Children teach us,” writes Ai-Jen Poo, cofounder of Families Belong Together, a coalition of close to 250 organizations working to end family... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2019-12-17 12:30:49 UTC ]
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A campaign is under way to save historic literary site the Red House, in West Yorkshire, which has links to Charlotte Brontë. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-15 16:14:43 UTC ]
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L.A. Times Book Club reads "Barking to the Choir" by Gregory Boyle. Here's 5 things to know. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-12-13 18:54:51 UTC ]
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This week, Josh Duboff reviews André Aciman’s “Find Me,” the sequel to his 2007 novel “Call Me by Your Name.” In 1995, Barry Unsworth wrote for the Book Review about “Out of Egypt,” Aciman’s memoir chronicling the family that shaped his life. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2019-12-13 10:00:09 UTC ]
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It was not the first self-published cookbook in the history of the world, but it is definitely the most successful: The Joy of Cooking, first released in 1931 by Irma Rombauer, has taught generations of Americans to “Stand facing the stove.” For decades, Rombauer’s “action method” of writing... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-12-13 09:51:10 UTC ]
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Peter Bergen’s tale of the generals who served in Trump’s White House raises critical questions about civil-military relations. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2019-12-10 22:32:38 UTC ]
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Vintage has unveiled a new classic series, Most Red, celebrating 10 of its “most loved” titles ahead of its 30th birthday. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-09 00:48:10 UTC ]
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The Massachusetts-based translator has done more than anyone to bridge the gap between Chinese science fiction and American readers. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2019-12-03 10:00:21 UTC ]
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Red Door Books is next week releasing the first biography of Clive James to focus on his poetry. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-29 07:27:47 UTC ]
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Former undersecretary Richard Stengel’s account also illuminates the agency’s culture and customs. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2019-11-27 17:01:51 UTC ]
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Chinese science fiction is a rich world of diverse, engaging stories that expand one's mind. But with all that is out there, where should you start? Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-27 11:39:41 UTC ]
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