Book Review

'Moonlight Mile,' Dennis Lehane

What if a detective helps people but the people aren’t worth helping?

Terri Schlichenmeyer
| Wednesday, December 1, 2010

'An Object of Beauty,' Steve Martin

Steve Martin brings his funny to bear on the contemporary art world.

Terri Schlichenmeyer
| Tuesday, November 23, 2010

'Cleopatra: A Life,' Stacy Schiff

'Cleopatra the wily seductress.' That’s what the Romans wanted you to think.

Michael Bowen
| Wednesday, November 17, 2010

'The War for Late Night,' Bill Carter

Behind the scenes of the strangest tragicomedy to ever play out on (and off) the screen.

Dan Herman
| Wednesday, November 10, 2010

'Who is Mark Twain?,' Mark Twain

Not ready for 2,000 pages of Mark Twain? Here’s an appetizer instead.

Joel Smith
| Wednesday, November 3, 2010

'Our Tragic Universe,' Scarlett Thomas

In a “storyless story” that analyzes storytelling, here’s a surprise: The plot’s weak.

Dan Herman
| Wednesday, October 27, 2010

'Look at the Birdie,' Kurt Vonnegut

Even as a young writer, Vonnegut knew how to spin a good yarn

Nicholas Deshais
| Wednesday, October 20, 2010

'Scoreboard, Baby,' Ken Armstrong and Nick Perry

College football players are gladiators. And we’re the Romans, too busy stuffing ourselves to care whether they die.

Michael Bowen
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010

'Justice Brennan: Liberal Champion' by Seth Stern and Stephen Wermiel

Preventing injustice, protecting individuals — William Brennan wasn’t just another empty robe on SCOTUS.

Dan Herman
| Friday, October 8, 2010

'Packing for Mars,' Mary Roach

Bodily functions. Weightlessness. Think about it.

Tammy Marshall
| Wednesday, October 6, 2010
 
 
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