'How to Read the Air,' Dinaw Mengestu
Immigrants full of hope? Try immigrants consumed by old resentments.
| Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Un-American Activities
Robert Wrigley’s new book tries to understand where we find ourselves now.
| Wednesday, December 1, 2010
'Moonlight Mile,' Dennis Lehane
What if a detective helps people but the people aren’t worth helping?
| Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Dreamweaver
Part ancient inscription, part futuristic vision, Timothy Ely’s books speak without words.
| Wednesday, December 1, 2010
'An Object of Beauty,' Steve Martin
Steve Martin brings his funny to bear on the contemporary art world.
| Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Succinct, Not Pithy
A young poet spent 10 minutes on a sestina. Now it’s going in The New Yorker.
| Tuesday, November 23, 2010
'Cleopatra: A Life,' Stacy Schiff
'Cleopatra the wily seductress.' That’s what the Romans wanted you to think.
| Wednesday, November 17, 2010
'Who is Mark Twain?,' Mark Twain
Not ready for 2,000 pages of Mark Twain? Here’s an appetizer instead.
| Wednesday, November 3, 2010
'Our Tragic Universe,' Scarlett Thomas
In a “storyless story” that analyzes storytelling, here’s a surprise: The plot’s weak.
| Wednesday, October 27, 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.
| Friday, October 8, 2010
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