Books
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Two Days of Terror in Washington, D.C.
“American Caliph,” by Shahan Mufti, recounts the complex story of a largely forgotten episode from 1977, when an armed Muslim…
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John le Carré: The Spy Novelist Who (Mostly) Kept Quiet
“A Private Spy,” a collection of the British writer’s letters, offers glimpses of unguarded moments and ruffled feathers.
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The Best Thrillers of 2022
A fiendish puzzle, an all-out struggle for survival on a remote island, the mysterious disappearance of a spouse: The year’s…
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The Best Historical Fiction of 2022
These sturdy time machines have two things in common: They’re built to last and they’re constructed by pros.
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With Bora Chung as Our Guide, We Walk Ourselves Into the Trap
CURSED BUNNY: Stories, by Bora Chung, translated by Anton Hur Few story collections greet their reader with an introductory sequence…
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How a Good Book Became the ‘Richest’ of Holiday Gifts
As Christmas came to be celebrated in the home, choosing the right volume was a way to show intimate understanding…
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Patti Smith’s Book Beats a 2023 Calendar Any Day of the Week
In her collection of photographs, the author and performer proves that pictures can be a window to the soul —…
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8 Books Coming in December
Cursed Bunny: Stories, by Bora Chung. Translated by Anton Hur. These selections, by an acclaimed South Korean writer, are scatological,…
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‘The Writing Is as Good as the Food’: Prue Leith’s Favorite Cookbooks
What books are on your night stand? I’ve recently been forced to cull a few because I couldn’t see over…
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A Punk Rocker Searches for His Bass and the Friend Who Stole It
Sam Lipsyte’s new novel, “No One Left to Come Looking for You,” centers on the 1990s music scene in downtown…