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5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

“In place of clear conclusions are persistent themes, like recurring notes in a song.”

By Book Marks | January 23, 2025

Democracy vs. Autocracy, Cooperation vs. Conflict: How World War II Was Won

Democracy vs. Autocracy, Cooperation vs. Conflict: How World War II Was Won

Hal Brands Explores the Differing Strategies, Systems and Worldviews of the Axis and the Allies

By Hal Brands | January 23, 2025

“how to be a contemporary performer,” a Poem by Asha Futterman

“how to be a contemporary performer,” a Poem by Asha Futterman

From the Collection “Empathy”

By Asha Futterman | January 23, 2025

The Shape of a Story: On Losing (and Finding) the Plot of Your Novel

The Shape of a Story: On Losing (and Finding) the Plot of Your Novel

Emma Knight: “As the character in this story, I’ve evolved at least to this extent: it’s no longer plot I’m afraid of.”

By Emma Knight | January 23, 2025

Sarah S. Grossman on the Los Angeles Wildfires

Sarah S. Grossman on the Los Angeles Wildfires

In Conversation with Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan on Fiction/Non/Fiction

By Fiction Non Fiction | January 23, 2025

Betty Shamieh on the Next Generation of Palestinian Fiction

Betty Shamieh on the Next Generation of Palestinian Fiction

The Author of “Too Soon” Considers Her Novel in Relation to Etaf Rum, Hala Alyan, and the Politics of Influence

By Betty Samieh | January 22, 2025

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  • Stay Alive: Berlin, 1939-1945
  • Under Water
  • Paradiso 17
  • The Plans I Have for You
  • In Search of Now: The Science of the Present Moment
  • Stephen Sondheim: Art Isn't Easy

“When I Quit Drinking I Quit Writing.” Matthew Nienow on Stumbling Back Into Poetic Vulnerability

By Matthew Nienow | January 22, 2025

All in the Family: Considering Television’s Orphan Plot

By Kristen Martin | January 22, 2025

Listening to Palestinian Silences: On Fady Joudah’s [. . .]

By Eman Quotah | January 22, 2025

An Understanding Ear: How Martha Goddard Became An Advocate For Victimized Women

An Understanding Ear: How Martha Goddard Became An Advocate For Victimized Women

Pagan Kennedy on the Activist Awakening of the Woman Who Helped Develop the Rape Kit

By Pagan Kennedy | January 22, 2025

Adrian Matejka and Austin Araujo Are “Whole-Neighborhood” Poets

Adrian Matejka and Austin Araujo Are “Whole-Neighborhood” Poets

In Conversation with Lena Crown on Awakeners

By awakeners | January 22, 2025

John Vaillant on <em>Fire Weather</em>

John Vaillant on Fire Weather

live at the 2024 Sun Vally Writers' Conference

By Sun Valley Writers' Conference | January 22, 2025

Trump 2.0: What the Book World Should Do Now

Trump 2.0: What the Book World Should Do Now

An Essay Series by Josh Cook on How We Should Respond to the New Administration

By Josh Cook | January 21, 2025

“I Immediately Began to Weep.” How “Both Sides Now” Made Joni Mitchell a Superstar

“I Immediately Began to Weep.” How “Both Sides Now” Made Joni Mitchell a Superstar

Henry Alford Recalls the Discovery and Debut of an Iconic Singer-Songwriter

By Henry Alford | January 21, 2025

Sara Sligar on Modernizing an 18th-Century Literary Cult Classic

Sara Sligar on Modernizing an 18th-Century Literary Cult Classic

Jane Ciabattari Talks to the Author of “Vantage Point”

By Jane Ciabattari | January 21, 2025

Pico Iyer on What We Can Learn From the Monastic Life

Pico Iyer on What We Can Learn From the Monastic Life

In Praise of Solitude, Contemplation and Connection

By Pico Iyer | January 21, 2025

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