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'Sociopath' is a memoir about how to live with – and treat – the social disorder
Published: 17/04/2024 -
'Memory Piece' follows female friendships over several decades
Published: 16/04/2024 -
In 'We Loved It All,' Lydia Millet dives into nonfiction
Published: 15/04/2024 -
Two books offer lessons on love and acceptance for young readers
Published: 12/04/2024 -
'All The World Beside' explores a queer relationship in a 1700s Puritan community
Published: 11/04/2024 -
'Wild Kingdom' co-host Rae Wynn-Grant found nature on TV
Published: 10/04/2024 -
Amor Towles revisits an old protagonist in 'Table for Two'
Published: 09/04/2024 -
Hanif Abdurraqib's new book ponders LeBron James, growing up and going home
Published: 08/04/2024 -
Two picture books use vivid colors to convey messages of joy and unity
Published: 05/04/2024 -
'Grief Is for People' is Sloane Crosley's memoir about losing a close friend
Published: 04/04/2024 -
'Wuhan' analyzes China's management and response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Published: 03/04/2024 -
'Whalefall' by Daniel Kraus is a thriller about diving, loss and new beginnings
Published: 02/04/2024 -
'Climate Capitalism' projects an optimistic future for environmental policy
Published: 01/04/2024 -
Don Paterson and Michael Ondaatje's new books meditate on poetry, time and memory
Published: 29/03/2024 -
'Hard by a Great Forest' is a novel about returning home decades after fleeing war
Published: 28/03/2024 -
Charles Spencer's memoir 'A Very Private School' opens up about boarding school abuse
Published: 27/03/2024 -
'Say Hello to My Little Friend' explores manhood, 'Scarface' and Miami stereotypes
Published: 26/03/2024 -
In 'The Exvangelicals,' Sarah McCammon analyzes loving and leaving the church
Published: 25/03/2024 -
Percival Everett centers a new voice in 'James,' a retelling of 'Huckleberry Finn'
Published: 22/03/2024 -
'Feeding Ghosts' is a graphic memoir grappling with generational trauma
Published: 21/03/2024
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