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Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Yiyun Li on Fiction with Little Space for Illusion

The story explores the discomfort and personal dynamics between patients and medical staff in a doctor's office.
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago
Relationships

Dream State by Eric Puchner review an epic tale of paradise lost

Puchner's Dream State masterfully navigates the complexities of love and relationships against a vivid Montana backdrop.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Yiyun Li on Fiction with Little Space for Illusion

The story explores the discomfort and personal dynamics between patients and medical staff in a doctor's office.
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago
Relationships

Dream State by Eric Puchner review an epic tale of paradise lost

Puchner's Dream State masterfully navigates the complexities of love and relationships against a vivid Montana backdrop.
more#human-relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Books

Love Groundhog Day and Russian Doll? These are the novels for you

Florence Knapp's novel 'The Names' explores three parallel lives shaped by a single choice of naming, demonstrating the impact of that decision.
#literature
Books
fromBustle
2 months ago

The 37 Best New Books Coming This Spring

Spring 2025 offers a diverse selection of fresh books across genres, highlighting prominent and breakout authors addressing contemporary themes.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

New Medieval Books: Authentically Medieval - Medievalists.net

The book explores how authors reconcile historical accuracy with creative storytelling in depicting the Middle Ages.
Books
fromKqed
1 month ago

10 Books to Look Forward to This Spring

Cosby's 'King of Ashes' captures familial struggles through Southern grit, paralleling themes from 'The Godfather' amidst personal conflicts.
Podcast
fromwww.newyorker.com
1 day ago

Lillian Fishman Reads Travesty

Lillian Fishman adapts her new story, 'Travesty,' from her upcoming novel, showcasing her literary evolution since 'Acts of Service.'
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The New Yorker Celebrates a Hundred Years as a Poetry and Fiction Tastemaker

Editors of The New Yorker discuss the challenges and joys of curating a century of fiction and poetry for the publication.
Writing
fromKqed
3 months ago

A Tour de Force of a Novel About an Actor in the Throes of a Mid-Life Crisis

Mona's chaotic Thanksgiving journey uncovers deep themes of grief, empowerment, and the complexities of female desire in a changing societal landscape.
Books
fromBustle
2 months ago

The 37 Best New Books Coming This Spring

Spring 2025 offers a diverse selection of fresh books across genres, highlighting prominent and breakout authors addressing contemporary themes.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

New Medieval Books: Authentically Medieval - Medievalists.net

The book explores how authors reconcile historical accuracy with creative storytelling in depicting the Middle Ages.
Books
fromKqed
1 month ago

10 Books to Look Forward to This Spring

Cosby's 'King of Ashes' captures familial struggles through Southern grit, paralleling themes from 'The Godfather' amidst personal conflicts.
Podcast
fromwww.newyorker.com
1 day ago

Lillian Fishman Reads Travesty

Lillian Fishman adapts her new story, 'Travesty,' from her upcoming novel, showcasing her literary evolution since 'Acts of Service.'
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The New Yorker Celebrates a Hundred Years as a Poetry and Fiction Tastemaker

Editors of The New Yorker discuss the challenges and joys of curating a century of fiction and poetry for the publication.
Writing
fromKqed
3 months ago

A Tour de Force of a Novel About an Actor in the Throes of a Mid-Life Crisis

Mona's chaotic Thanksgiving journey uncovers deep themes of grief, empowerment, and the complexities of female desire in a changing societal landscape.
more#literature
#debut-novel
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

Nero book award winner Adam S Leslie: I've never had much interest in boring, everyday life'

Adam S Leslie's novel 'Lost in the Garden' won the 2023 Nero Book Award for Fiction, validating its unique narrative and creative storytelling.
fromwww.danspapers.com
3 days ago
Everyday cooking

How Tinx Went from Hamptons Hater to Devotee

Christina Tinx Najjar found inspiration for her debut novel from her transformative experiences in the Hamptons, transitioning from dislike to appreciation.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago
Portland

In her novel 'Sunshine Girl,' journalist Nancy Townsley peeks into 'newsrooms of yore' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Nancy Townsley's debut novel, 'Sunshine Girl', reflects on decades of newspaper journalism through the eyes of three family-connected journalists.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

Nero book award winner Adam S Leslie: I've never had much interest in boring, everyday life'

Adam S Leslie's novel 'Lost in the Garden' won the 2023 Nero Book Award for Fiction, validating its unique narrative and creative storytelling.
fromwww.danspapers.com
3 days ago
Everyday cooking

How Tinx Went from Hamptons Hater to Devotee

Christina Tinx Najjar found inspiration for her debut novel from her transformative experiences in the Hamptons, transitioning from dislike to appreciation.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago
Portland

In her novel 'Sunshine Girl,' journalist Nancy Townsley peeks into 'newsrooms of yore' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Nancy Townsley's debut novel, 'Sunshine Girl', reflects on decades of newspaper journalism through the eyes of three family-connected journalists.
more#debut-novel
Women
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Canadian writer Canisia Lubrin wins $150K Carol Shields literary prize

Canisia Lubrin wins the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her debut collection Code Noir, which confronts themes of slavery and colonialism.
#book-recommendations
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Writing

Show up to your next book club meeting with these 12 reading recommendations

Recommended book club titles include fiction and nonfiction explored through NPR's 'Books We Love.'
fromVulture
4 days ago
Media industry

8 New Books You Should Read This May

This month's book recommendations highlight both fiction and nonfiction titles worth reading.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Writing

Show up to your next book club meeting with these 12 reading recommendations

Recommended book club titles include fiction and nonfiction explored through NPR's 'Books We Love.'
fromVulture
4 days ago
Media industry

8 New Books You Should Read This May

This month's book recommendations highlight both fiction and nonfiction titles worth reading.
more#book-recommendations
#books
fromtime.com
4 days ago
Wine

The Best New Books to Read in May

May features 13 must-read books exploring themes of family, identity, and emotional struggles in varied narratives.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Writing

78 Books Scientific American Recommends in 2024

Scientific American highlights a blend of nonfiction and fiction books that illuminate various scientific discoveries and stories in 2024.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Writing

12 Reading Recommendations for Your Next Book Club Meeting

NPR's latest recommendations highlight fiction and nonfiction titles ideal for book clubs.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
World news

New books this week: Yoko, Elphaba, Amanda Knox and lost connections

This week's new book releases offer a mix of genres, including novels, memoirs, and biographies, appealing to various reader interests.
fromtime.com
4 days ago
Wine

The Best New Books to Read in May

May features 13 must-read books exploring themes of family, identity, and emotional struggles in varied narratives.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Writing

78 Books Scientific American Recommends in 2024

Scientific American highlights a blend of nonfiction and fiction books that illuminate various scientific discoveries and stories in 2024.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Writing

12 Reading Recommendations for Your Next Book Club Meeting

NPR's latest recommendations highlight fiction and nonfiction titles ideal for book clubs.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
World news

New books this week: Yoko, Elphaba, Amanda Knox and lost connections

This week's new book releases offer a mix of genres, including novels, memoirs, and biographies, appealing to various reader interests.
more#books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Books

Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata review a future without sex

Sayaka Murata's characters navigate societal expectations in unusual ways, raising questions about conformity and personal happiness.
#mental-health
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago
Chicago

Adam Levin on How to Exacerbate Trauma

The story explores the complex mental and emotional aftermath of trauma experienced by a young girl.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
London food

Parallel Lines by Edward St Aubyn review troubled minds and family mysteries

Edward St Aubyn's Parallel Lines revisits characters with complex emotional lives five years after Double Blind, exploring themes of existential challenge and human connection.
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago
Chicago

Adam Levin on How to Exacerbate Trauma

The story explores the complex mental and emotional aftermath of trauma experienced by a young girl.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
London food

Parallel Lines by Edward St Aubyn review troubled minds and family mysteries

Edward St Aubyn's Parallel Lines revisits characters with complex emotional lives five years after Double Blind, exploring themes of existential challenge and human connection.
more#mental-health
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
6 days ago

Book review: Vintage Carl Hiaasen attitude guides his new 'Fever Beach' about 'dumb as a post' white supremacist

Carl Hiaasen's "Fever Beach" captures Florida's absurdity through humor and sharp commentary on societal issues, especially in the context of flawed characters.
#exploration
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Mental health

Doctor Who 'The Well' review: Signing makes you feel heard

The episode 'The Well' explores humanity's future and survival in a compelling narrative without heavy-handed exposition.
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago
History

New Medieval Books: A Quest for God and Spices - Medievalists.net

The novel follows two characters on a perilous quest to find a mysterious king in the East.
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Mental health

Doctor Who 'The Well' review: Signing makes you feel heard

The episode 'The Well' explores humanity's future and survival in a compelling narrative without heavy-handed exposition.
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago
History

New Medieval Books: A Quest for God and Spices - Medievalists.net

The novel follows two characters on a perilous quest to find a mysterious king in the East.
more#exploration
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

APA Member Interview, Peter Alward

Peter Alward explores referential anti-realism in fiction, asserting one can discuss non-existent characters meaningfully.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Women

Bestselling author Jennifer Weiner works to keep her writing and characters 'real'

Jennifer Weiner's latest novel explores the fallout of childhood fame through the reunion of estranged sisters, Cassie and Zoe, from a once-famous band.
#relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Writing

Audition by Katie Kitamura review an evasive experiment

Katie Kitamura's 'Audition' explores marital strife and complex relationships through an enigmatic narrative style, raising questions about fidelity and emotional connection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

Don't Make Me Laugh by Julia Raeside review did you hear the one about the toxic standup?

The novel humorously navigates serious themes of #MeToo and gender dynamics in the comedy industry.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Writing

Audition by Katie Kitamura review an evasive experiment

Katie Kitamura's 'Audition' explores marital strife and complex relationships through an enigmatic narrative style, raising questions about fidelity and emotional connection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

Don't Make Me Laugh by Julia Raeside review did you hear the one about the toxic standup?

The novel humorously navigates serious themes of #MeToo and gender dynamics in the comedy industry.
more#relationships
#san-francisco
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

Bazaar Writers Salon

Bazaar Writers Salon highlights premier literary talents in a welcoming café environment.
fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
3 months ago
Writing

Inside the chillingly intimate world of Brittany Newell, S.F. dominatrix and author of 'Soft Core'

Brittany Newell's 'Soft Core' explores the depths of desire and loneliness through the life of a stripper turned dominatrix.
Financial instability amidst wealth sparked Newell's curiosity about people's secret lives.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

Bazaar Writers Salon

Bazaar Writers Salon highlights premier literary talents in a welcoming café environment.
fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
3 months ago
Writing

Inside the chillingly intimate world of Brittany Newell, S.F. dominatrix and author of 'Soft Core'

Brittany Newell's 'Soft Core' explores the depths of desire and loneliness through the life of a stripper turned dominatrix.
Financial instability amidst wealth sparked Newell's curiosity about people's secret lives.
more#san-francisco
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

David Bezmozgis on Ancestral and Adversarial Pain

The author explores the complexity of generational conflict and identity among Jews amidst contemporary geopolitical tensions.
Fiction provides a unique perspective to address personal and communal grief.
fromBig Think
1 month ago
OMG science

Mike Duncan chronicles the history of the future Martian Revolution

Duncan's podcast now explores a fictional Martian Revolution while employing real historical analysis.
#chimamanda-ngozi-adichie
Chicago
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

On fiction, grief, and, most of all, 'radical honesty' - Harvard Gazette

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie expresses deep gratitude and relief at completing her long-awaited novel, 'Dream Count', exploring themes of love and self-discovery.
Chicago
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

On fiction, grief, and, most of all, 'radical honesty' - Harvard Gazette

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie expresses deep gratitude and relief at completing her long-awaited novel, 'Dream Count', exploring themes of love and self-discovery.
more#chimamanda-ngozi-adichie
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In Sarah Harman's new novel, a hot mess of a mom sets out to find her son's bully

Florence Grimes, an unlikable protagonist, faces a kidnapping crisis that forces her to navigate her flaws in a tense environment.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Chimamanda Adichie: 'America Is No Longer America'

Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie's latest novel, Dream Count, explores women's struggles with masculinity and relationships amidst a backdrop of political chaos.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dark Like Under by Alice Chadwick review teenage kicks

The novel explores the profound impact of a teacher's death on students and faculty over the span of a single day.
NYC LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

Lit Snax 2.27.25 - San Francisco Bay Times

The article highlights several notable books with queer themes and personal narratives, showcasing diverse perspectives on future societies and personal experiences.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

In brief: My Favourite Mistake; Homeseeking; The Meteorites: Encounters With Outer Space and Deep Time review

Marian Keyes' novel explores complex themes affecting women over 40 with humor and compassion, reaffirming her status as a leading author in contemporary fiction.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis review witty debut about Islamic State brides

The novel explores the impact of individual and collective beliefs through Nadia's challenges with deradicalisation and the UN's failures in Iraq.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nesting by Roisin O'Donnell review a dread-stoking domestic abuse drama

Escaping an abusive relationship is challenging, especially in Dublin's housing crisis, as highlighted in Ciara Fay's story in Roisin O'Donnell's debut novel.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was with Salman Rushdie when he was stabbed. The reader effect' saved us

Reading fiction fosters empathy and community, which is vital in fighting societal polarization.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago
Writing

The Editors weaves Wikipedia's volunteers into a global suspense tale

Stephen Harrison's fiction, The Editors, explores the lives of Wikipedia editors through the story of a journalist grappling with truth and information.
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