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5 days ago
Food & drink

This Terrifying Horror Novel Proves: Nothing Is Old if You Make it New

Nat Cassidy's 'When the Wolf Comes Home' revitalizes the werewolf genre with empathetic characters and a unique blend of horror and humor.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Arts

12 novels that NPR critics and staff were excited to share with you in 2024

The NPR article highlights a selection of must-read novels for 2024, showcasing diverse themes and perspectives.
Books to look out for include 'All Fours,' 'Come & Get It,' and 'Fire Exit,' each exploring unique narratives.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

The 10 Best Books of 2024

The article highlights the top 10 books of 2024, emphasizing those that leave lasting impressions on readers.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Which Novel Should Win the Booker Prize? Have Your Say.

Diverse and unconventional narratives are prominent in this year's Booker Prize nominations, reflecting evolving themes in contemporary literature.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago
Writing

Greg Jackson Reads "The Honest Island"

Greg Jackson's writing challenges perceptions of honesty and identity through complex narratives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Berlin music

Sister Europe by Nell Zink review ramshackle wanderers in Berlin

Nell Zink's novel Sister Europe presents a quirky ensemble cast navigating life, expectations, and social dynamics in contemporary Berlin.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Arts

12 novels that NPR critics and staff were excited to share with you in 2024

The NPR article highlights a selection of must-read novels for 2024, showcasing diverse themes and perspectives.
Books to look out for include 'All Fours,' 'Come & Get It,' and 'Fire Exit,' each exploring unique narratives.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

The 10 Best Books of 2024

The article highlights the top 10 books of 2024, emphasizing those that leave lasting impressions on readers.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Which Novel Should Win the Booker Prize? Have Your Say.

Diverse and unconventional narratives are prominent in this year's Booker Prize nominations, reflecting evolving themes in contemporary literature.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago
Writing

Greg Jackson Reads "The Honest Island"

Greg Jackson's writing challenges perceptions of honesty and identity through complex narratives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Berlin music

Sister Europe by Nell Zink review ramshackle wanderers in Berlin

Nell Zink's novel Sister Europe presents a quirky ensemble cast navigating life, expectations, and social dynamics in contemporary Berlin.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Food & drink

The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce review portrait of a patriarch

Exploration of complex family dynamics through the lens of a problematic patriarch and his unforeseen influence on his children.
Writing
fromAnOther
2 months ago

A Disquieting New Novel About the Terminally Online

Rejection manifests broadly in a hyperconnected world, impacting various aspects of life and relationships.
Tony Tulathimutte's novel explores isolation through the lens of online rejection and its effects on individuals.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Writing

Haruki Murakami Has Lost the Sauce

Haruki Murakami exemplifies a contemporary global novel style characterized by simplification and lengthening narratives shaped by globalization.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Entitlement by Rumaan Alam review the American dream gone wrong

The novel explores racial and economic disparities through the relationship between Brooke, a Black woman, and Asher, a wealthy white man.
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago
Writing

Other People's Money Can Drive You Mad

Money and love form a complex relationship in Rumaan Alam's 'Entitlement', exploring the nuances of privilege and economic disparity.
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