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The Best Food Books to Read This Spring

Spring brings a variety of new food-related books, from cozy novels to compelling memoirs.

One notable release is The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl. [ more ]

Nylon

February 2024's Must-Read Book Releases

Stay updated on the latest book releases

Discover new novels, memoirs, and more [ more ]

english.elpais.com

The Danish queen who translated Simone de Beauvoir

Simone de Beauvoir was not only a pioneer of feminism but also an influential writer in various genres including novels and memoirs.

Her memoirs, collected in two volumes by the Pleiade editorial collection, offer a comprehensive portrait not only of her life but of her entire era. [ more ]

Eater

The Best Food Books to Read This Spring

Spring brings a new crop of food-related books, from cozy novels to compelling memoirs.

One book to look out for is 'The Paris Novel' by Ruth Reichl, a highly anticipated fiction endeavor from a food critic and writer. [ more ]

New York Post

The 38 best books to gift for Christmas 2023

There is a perfect book for everyone on your holiday gift list.

There are a variety of genres and themes to choose from, including fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, and children's books.

Some recommended books for the holiday season include 'FICTION' by Colson Whitehead, 'The Exchange' by John Grisham, and 'Dear Child' by Romy Hausmann. [ more ]

PublishersWeekly.com

10 New Books by Indigenous Authors

Diverse range of authors and genres featured, spanning fiction, memoirs, essays, and poetry.

Highlighted authors include Billy-Ray Belcourt, Morgan Talty, Alexis Wright, and Sasha taqwšeblu LaPointe. [ more ]

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The Atlantic

1 week ago

The Book You're Reading Might Be Wrong

The lack of fact-checking in nonfiction books, including memoirs, could lead to published works containing factual errors. [ more ]

www.berkeleyside.org

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A baker's dozen of new books with Berkeley ties to read this spring

Memoirs with humor and serious subjects dominate local author's Spring nonfiction releases. [ more ]

The New York Review of Books

In the Streets of Barcelona | Colm Toibin

Juan Goytisolo recalls the moment he watched footage of the aerial bombing of Barcelona in 1938, in which his mother was killed.

Three of Julia Gay's children, including Juan Goytisolo, became influential Spanish writers. [ more ]

The New York Review of Books

In the Streets of Barcelona | Colm Toibin

Juan Goytisolo's mother was killed in the bombing of Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War.

Three of Julia Gay's children became successful writers. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

The best memoirs and biographies of 2023

Multiple authors have recently released memoirs focused on their siblings, parents, and personal struggles.

These memoirs explore themes of loss, addiction, mental health, family history, and activism. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

The best memoirs and biographies of 2023

Blake Morrison's new memoir, Two Sisters, focuses on the lives of his siblings and their struggles, including his younger sister who died from alcohol abuse.

John Niven's memoir, O Brother, explores the life and death of his troubled brother who took his own life in 2010. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

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UK news

Liz Truss, lettuce and Deep State: Seven car crash moments from former PM's book tour

Liz Truss heavily promoted her memoirs, which quickly became the fourth best-selling book on Amazon despite negative reviews. [ more ]

The Atlantic

A Memoir Shouldn't Boss You Around

Memoirs should focus on specificity and perspective, not become prescriptive self-help books.

Authors should avoid generalizing personal experiences to society-wide conclusions in memoirs. [ more ]

time.com

Here Are the 13 Books You Should Read in March

Reimagined classics and mind-warping novels await in the best new books for March.

Explore thrillers, historical novels, and memoirs in March's must-read book releases. [ more ]

The Atlantic

The Strangest Job in the World

The role of first lady is burdened with high, fluctuating expectations.

Memoirs by first ladies have become a genre, with Edith Wilson being a notable early example. [ more ]

The New Yorker

A Memoirist Who Told Everything and Repented Nothing

Diana Athill published nine memoirs chronicling her long life, from her English childhood to her elderly years.

Athill, a renowned editor, co-founded a publishing house and worked with authors like Philip Roth and John Updike. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Change: A Novel by Edouard Louis review a knack for dramatising filial strife

Edouard Louis recounts two main stories: his escape from a deprived village for being gay and the aftermath of success from his debut novel.

Change, his fifth book, follows his transformation from 17 to 25, his ascent to fame, and the emotional struggles associated with it. [ more ]

The Comics Journal

"Girls Like Us": Karina Shor & Natalie Norris in Conversation about the Perils and Triumphs of Making Graphic Memoirs About Trauma - The Comics Journal

Natalie Norris and Karina Shor both published their debut graphic novel memoirs, choosing to depict the most painful and traumatic parts of their lives.

Natalie Norris chose her story based on the structure of the story, while Karina Shor felt that her traumatic story carried the most emotional weight. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times