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Books

Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata review a future without sex

Sayaka Murata's characters navigate societal expectations in unusual ways, raising questions about conformity and personal happiness.

#mental-health

Chicago

Adam Levin on How to Exacerbate Trauma

The story explores the complex mental and emotional aftermath of trauma experienced by a young girl.

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London food

Parallel Lines by Edward St Aubyn review troubled minds and family mysteries

Edward St Aubyn's Parallel Lines revisits characters with complex emotional lives five years after Double Blind, exploring themes of existential challenge and human connection.

Chicago

Adam Levin on How to Exacerbate Trauma

The story explores the complex mental and emotional aftermath of trauma experienced by a young girl.

1 day ago

London food

Parallel Lines by Edward St Aubyn review troubled minds and family mysteries

Edward St Aubyn's Parallel Lines revisits characters with complex emotional lives five years after Double Blind, exploring themes of existential challenge and human connection.

Book review: Vintage Carl Hiaasen attitude guides his new 'Fever Beach' about 'dumb as a post' white supremacist

Carl Hiaasen's "Fever Beach" captures Florida's absurdity through humor and sharp commentary on societal issues, especially in the context of flawed characters.

#exploration

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3 days ago

Mental health

Doctor Who 'The Well' review: Signing makes you feel heard

The episode 'The Well' explores humanity's future and survival in a compelling narrative without heavy-handed exposition.

History

New Medieval Books: A Quest for God and Spices - Medievalists.net

The novel follows two characters on a perilous quest to find a mysterious king in the East.

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Mental health

Doctor Who 'The Well' review: Signing makes you feel heard

The episode 'The Well' explores humanity's future and survival in a compelling narrative without heavy-handed exposition.

History

New Medieval Books: A Quest for God and Spices - Medievalists.net

The novel follows two characters on a perilous quest to find a mysterious king in the East.

The 37 Best New Books Coming This Spring

Spring 2025 offers a diverse selection of fresh books across genres, highlighting prominent and breakout authors addressing contemporary themes.

History

New Medieval Books: Authentically Medieval - Medievalists.net

The book explores how authors reconcile historical accuracy with creative storytelling in depicting the Middle Ages.

10 Books to Look Forward to This Spring

Cosby's 'King of Ashes' captures familial struggles through Southern grit, paralleling themes from 'The Godfather' amidst personal conflicts.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Best of 2024: Don't miss out on reading these standout books

2024 saw significant literary works that provoke thought on humanity and society through diverse narratives.

The 10 Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books Coming Soon |

Suzanne Collins returns with a prequel to 'The Hunger Games,' focusing on propaganda and power dynamics.

Abdulrazak Gurnah's new novel explores changing social landscapes in Tanzania.

Emma Pattee's thriller highlights critical life choices during a catastrophic event.

Liz Pelly critiques Spotify's role in transforming music listening and its impact on artists.

The New Yorker Celebrates a Hundred Years as a Poetry and Fiction Tastemaker

Editors of The New Yorker discuss the challenges and joys of curating a century of fiction and poetry for the publication.

fromBustle

The 37 Best New Books Coming This Spring

Spring 2025 offers a diverse selection of fresh books across genres, highlighting prominent and breakout authors addressing contemporary themes.

History

New Medieval Books: Authentically Medieval - Medievalists.net

The book explores how authors reconcile historical accuracy with creative storytelling in depicting the Middle Ages.

10 Books to Look Forward to This Spring

Cosby's 'King of Ashes' captures familial struggles through Southern grit, paralleling themes from 'The Godfather' amidst personal conflicts.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Best of 2024: Don't miss out on reading these standout books

2024 saw significant literary works that provoke thought on humanity and society through diverse narratives.

The 10 Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books Coming Soon |

Suzanne Collins returns with a prequel to 'The Hunger Games,' focusing on propaganda and power dynamics.

Abdulrazak Gurnah's new novel explores changing social landscapes in Tanzania.

Emma Pattee's thriller highlights critical life choices during a catastrophic event.

Liz Pelly critiques Spotify's role in transforming music listening and its impact on artists.

The New Yorker Celebrates a Hundred Years as a Poetry and Fiction Tastemaker

Editors of The New Yorker discuss the challenges and joys of curating a century of fiction and poetry for the publication.

more#literature

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5 days ago

philosophy

APA Member Interview, Peter Alward

Peter Alward explores referential anti-realism in fiction, asserting one can discuss non-existent characters meaningfully.

#debut-novel

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SF LGBT

Charlie Porter's Debut Novel Is a Poignant Story About Love, Loss and HIV

Charlie Porter's debut novel addresses themes of loss and resilience in the queer community.

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Writing

Nero book award winner Adam S Leslie: I've never had much interest in boring, everyday life'

Adam S Leslie's novel 'Lost in the Garden' won the 2023 Nero Book Award for Fiction, validating its unique narrative and creative storytelling.

Portland

In her novel 'Sunshine Girl,' journalist Nancy Townsley peeks into 'newsrooms of yore' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Nancy Townsley's debut novel, 'Sunshine Girl', reflects on decades of newspaper journalism through the eyes of three family-connected journalists.

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SF LGBT

Charlie Porter's Debut Novel Is a Poignant Story About Love, Loss and HIV

Charlie Porter's debut novel addresses themes of loss and resilience in the queer community.

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Writing

Nero book award winner Adam S Leslie: I've never had much interest in boring, everyday life'

Adam S Leslie's novel 'Lost in the Garden' won the 2023 Nero Book Award for Fiction, validating its unique narrative and creative storytelling.

Portland

In her novel 'Sunshine Girl,' journalist Nancy Townsley peeks into 'newsrooms of yore' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Nancy Townsley's debut novel, 'Sunshine Girl', reflects on decades of newspaper journalism through the eyes of three family-connected journalists.

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Women

Bestselling author Jennifer Weiner works to keep her writing and characters 'real'

Jennifer Weiner's latest novel explores the fallout of childhood fame through the reunion of estranged sisters, Cassie and Zoe, from a once-famous band.

#relationships

Writing

Audition by Katie Kitamura review an evasive experiment

Katie Kitamura's 'Audition' explores marital strife and complex relationships through an enigmatic narrative style, raising questions about fidelity and emotional connection.

Books

Don't Make Me Laugh by Julia Raeside review did you hear the one about the toxic standup?

The novel humorously navigates serious themes of #MeToo and gender dynamics in the comedy industry.

Writing

Audition by Katie Kitamura review an evasive experiment

Katie Kitamura's 'Audition' explores marital strife and complex relationships through an enigmatic narrative style, raising questions about fidelity and emotional connection.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Books

Don't Make Me Laugh by Julia Raeside review did you hear the one about the toxic standup?

The novel humorously navigates serious themes of #MeToo and gender dynamics in the comedy industry.

San Francisco

Bazaar Writers Salon

Bazaar Writers Salon highlights premier literary talents in a welcoming café environment.

Writing

Inside the chillingly intimate world of Brittany Newell, S.F. dominatrix and author of 'Soft Core'

Brittany Newell's 'Soft Core' explores the depths of desire and loneliness through the life of a stripper turned dominatrix.

Financial instability amidst wealth sparked Newell's curiosity about people's secret lives.

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fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

San Francisco

Bazaar Writers Salon

Bazaar Writers Salon highlights premier literary talents in a welcoming café environment.

Writing

Inside the chillingly intimate world of Brittany Newell, S.F. dominatrix and author of 'Soft Core'

Brittany Newell's 'Soft Core' explores the depths of desire and loneliness through the life of a stripper turned dominatrix.

Financial instability amidst wealth sparked Newell's curiosity about people's secret lives.

David Bezmozgis on Ancestral and Adversarial Pain

The author explores the complexity of generational conflict and identity among Jews amidst contemporary geopolitical tensions.

Fiction provides a unique perspective to address personal and communal grief.

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OMG science

Mike Duncan chronicles the history of the future Martian Revolution

Duncan's podcast now explores a fictional Martian Revolution while employing real historical analysis.

#memoir

NYC LGBT

Lit Snax 2.27.25 - San Francisco Bay Times

The article highlights several notable books with queer themes and personal narratives, showcasing diverse perspectives on future societies and personal experiences.

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

World news

New books this week: Yoko, Elphaba, Amanda Knox and lost connections

This week's new book releases offer a mix of genres, including novels, memoirs, and biographies, appealing to various reader interests.

NYC LGBT

Lit Snax 2.27.25 - San Francisco Bay Times

The article highlights several notable books with queer themes and personal narratives, showcasing diverse perspectives on future societies and personal experiences.

World news

New books this week: Yoko, Elphaba, Amanda Knox and lost connections

This week's new book releases offer a mix of genres, including novels, memoirs, and biographies, appealing to various reader interests.

The Sudden Weirdness of TV Presidents

TV political dramas feel disconnected from today's reality, portraying implausibly normal presidencies amid chaotic real-world events.

London politics

#chimamanda-ngozi-adichie

Roisin Lanigan: I moved to London and got bedbugs'

Roisin Lanigan's debut novel reinterprets the haunted house genre for millennials navigating the modern rental market.

Left-wing politics

The Place of Politics in Fiction

Novelists often navigate the tension between writing reality and their own beliefs, as illustrated by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's new novel.

Chicago

fromHarvard Gazette

On fiction, grief, and, most of all, 'radical honesty' - Harvard Gazette

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie expresses deep gratitude and relief at completing her long-awaited novel, 'Dream Count', exploring themes of love and self-discovery.

Left-wing politics

The Place of Politics in Fiction

Novelists often navigate the tension between writing reality and their own beliefs, as illustrated by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's new novel.

Chicago

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On fiction, grief, and, most of all, 'radical honesty' - Harvard Gazette

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie expresses deep gratitude and relief at completing her long-awaited novel, 'Dream Count', exploring themes of love and self-discovery.

In Sarah Harman's new novel, a hot mess of a mom sets out to find her son's bully

Florence Grimes, an unlikable protagonist, faces a kidnapping crisis that forces her to navigate her flaws in a tense environment.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Writing

Review: Comic thriller delivers both a dead body and a life lesson

The novel blends dark comedy with suspense to explore the pressures of being a writer and personal guilt following a disastrous event.

Arts

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

In Sarah Harman's new novel, a hot mess of a mom sets out to find her son's bully

Florence Grimes, an unlikable protagonist, faces a kidnapping crisis that forces her to navigate her flaws in a tense environment.

Writing

Review: Comic thriller delivers both a dead body and a life lesson

The novel blends dark comedy with suspense to explore the pressures of being a writer and personal guilt following a disastrous event.

Yiyun Li on Fiction with Little Space for Illusion

The story explores the discomfort and personal dynamics between patients and medical staff in a doctor's office.

US politics

Chimamanda Adichie: 'America Is No Longer America'

Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie's latest novel, Dream Count, explores women's struggles with masculinity and relationships amidst a backdrop of political chaos.

Relationships

fromPsychology Today

Ignite the Transformative Power of Reading Fiction

Reading fiction enhances emotional and adaptive intelligence, crucial for personal and professional development.

Dark Like Under by Alice Chadwick review teenage kicks

The novel explores the profound impact of a teacher's death on students and faculty over the span of a single day.

In brief: My Favourite Mistake; Homeseeking; The Meteorites: Encounters With Outer Space and Deep Time review

Marian Keyes' novel explores complex themes affecting women over 40 with humor and compassion, reaffirming her status as a leading author in contemporary fiction.

Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis review witty debut about Islamic State brides

The novel explores the impact of individual and collective beliefs through Nadia's challenges with deradicalisation and the UN's failures in Iraq.

Nesting by Roisin O'Donnell review a dread-stoking domestic abuse drama

Escaping an abusive relationship is challenging, especially in Dublin's housing crisis, as highlighted in Ciara Fay's story in Roisin O'Donnell's debut novel.

I was with Salman Rushdie when he was stabbed. The reader effect' saved us

Reading fiction fosters empathy and community, which is vital in fighting societal polarization.

#nonfiction

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Writing

Show up to your next book club meeting with these 12 reading recommendations

Recommended book club titles include fiction and nonfiction explored through NPR's 'Books We Love.'

Writing

78 Books Scientific American Recommends in 2024

Scientific American highlights a blend of nonfiction and fiction books that illuminate various scientific discoveries and stories in 2024.

Writing

12 Reading Recommendations for Your Next Book Club Meeting

NPR's latest recommendations highlight fiction and nonfiction titles ideal for book clubs.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Writing

Show up to your next book club meeting with these 12 reading recommendations

Recommended book club titles include fiction and nonfiction explored through NPR's 'Books We Love.'

Writing

78 Books Scientific American Recommends in 2024

Scientific American highlights a blend of nonfiction and fiction books that illuminate various scientific discoveries and stories in 2024.

Writing

12 Reading Recommendations for Your Next Book Club Meeting

NPR's latest recommendations highlight fiction and nonfiction titles ideal for book clubs.

more#nonfiction

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Writing

The Editors weaves Wikipedia's volunteers into a global suspense tale

Stephen Harrison's fiction, The Editors, explores the lives of Wikipedia editors through the story of a journalist grappling with truth and information.

Writing

'It's One of Those Infinite Time-Loop Situations You Might Have Heard About'

Balle's novel series explores existential themes through a time-loop narrative that challenges traditional genre conventions, asking profound questions about existence and choice.

fromBustle