Books
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On the Lam in the Wild West, With Bounty Hunters Trailing
Kevin Barry’s new novel follows a fugitive couple from Butte, Mont., in the late 19th century.
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A Silence Is Shattered, and So Are Many Fans of Alice Munro
Admirers said they were “blindsided” by revelations that Munro’s youngest daughter had been abused by her stepfather — and that…
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Think of This Book as the Best Dinner Party in the World
Stacey D’Erasmo’s exploration of sustained creativity, “The Long Run,” is poignant, exhilarating and full of wise advice from lives well…
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The Most Memorable Literary Moments of the Last 25 Years
Todgers, vampires and celebrity book clubs: It’s been quite a ride.
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Beach Reads That Stand Up to Sand, Salt and SPF
Want to indulge in juicy, page-turning escapism? We’ve got some recommendations.
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Joy Williams Grudgingly Revises, Word by Word
What books are on your night stand? Walton Ford’s “Pancha Tantra.” A stunning assemblage of the painter’s vivid and tragic…
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5 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
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Book Club: Read ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ With the Book Review
In July, the Book Review Book Club will read and discuss “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” Patricia Highsmith’s classic 1955 thriller…
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A Summer Home in Maine With Centuries-Old Secrets — and a Ghost
J. Courtney Sullivan’s “The Cliffs” is a haunted house mystery steeped in historical context.
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The Angel of Death Has Some Reservations About His Job
Joy Williams distills much learning — from philosophy, religion and history — into 99 stories about the guy who takes…