HERE ARE THE HEADLINES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS MONTH. Jonathan Franzen is taking a more compassionate stance toward his characters—and himself, he tells the Wall Street Journal. NPR talks MISFITS by Michaela Coel, INTO THE FOREST by Rebecca Frankel, ON FREEDOM by Maggie Nelson, CIVILIZATIONS by Laurent Binet, BEAUTIFUL WORLD, WHERE ARE YOU by […]
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Extra! Extra!: August 2021 Book News
HERE ARE THE HEADLINES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS MONTH. The New York Times takes a look at Tracey Lange’s WE ARE THE BRENNANS and Oliver Burkeman’s FOUR THOUSAND WEEKS. NPR talks DIRTY WORK. George Packer tells us what the pandemic exposed about America. RAZORBLADE TEARS has found its screenwriter. WAYWARD CHILDREN and the Capital […]
Extra! Extra!: June 2021 Book News
Here are all of the headlines you may have missed this month. Get your screams ready, the FEAR STREET trailer is here! I DON’T FORGIVE YOU, DARK HARVEST, FINDING FREEDOM and BAD LUCK BRIDESMAID to hit the big screen! Listen to the hilarious Jenny Lawson, herself! NPR looks at FULFILLMENT, THE SECOND, and THE HOLLY. […]
Extra! Extra!: April Book News
HERE ARE ALL OF THE HEADLINES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS MONTH. Clear your calendar! For four consecutive Fridays, join Oprah in conversation with Marilynne Robinson on AppleTV. Thomas Grattan’s THE RECENT EAST started in a subway car. The Washington Post reviews OF WOMEN AND SALT The New York Times dives into FULFILLMENT by Alec […]
Extra! Extra!: January 2021 Book News
Here are all of the headlines you may have missed this month. BLACKTOP WASTELAND to hit the big screen. Brandon Stanton connects to the world one photo at a time. A three-year-old romance for fans of Harry Styles. James Comey on the criminal justice system. Joanne Freeman, author of THE FIELD OF BLOOD, helps define […]
Extra! Extra!: December Book News
HERE ARE ALL OF THE HEADLINES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS MONTH. How Vijay Seshadri jumps from idea to idea in his poetry. Michael J. Fox on his love for his pup. The New York Times features I CAME AS A SHADOW + THE SHADOW DRAWING, and interviews Claudia Rankine. André Gregory’s quest for meaning […]
Extra! Extra!: November Book News
HERE ARE ALL OF THE HEADLINES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS MONTH. Lisa Robinson dishes on women’s plight in pop music. Michael J. Fox opens up on his newfound brand of upbeat pessimism and is interviewed by USA Today. In case you needed further proof of Mariah Carey’s gift for storytelling… Getting cozy with our […]
Extra! Extra!: October Book News
Here are all of the headlines you may have missed this month. NPR’s All Things Considered highlights WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD; Weekend Edition Sunday interviews Dylan Farrow [HUSH]; NPR reviews THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LA RUE + UNDAUNTED + JACK + SHELTER IN PLACE + THE NIGHTWORKERS + RING SHOUT + DARK ARCHIVES […]
Extra! Extra!: September Book News
Here are the headlines you may have missed this month. Check out the trailer for The Comey Rule. Cixin Liu’s THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM will be adapted for Netflix by Games of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss! NPR reviews LUSTER + BEOWULF + SELF PORTRAIT WITH RUSSIAN PIANO + PIRANESI and interviews Claudia Rankine […]
Extra! Extra!: July Book News
HERE ARE THE HEADLINES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS MONTH. NPR reviews WANT + BLACKTOP WASTELAND PBS NewsHour interviews Claudia Rankine The New York Times interviews Brittney Cooper , showcases Virginie Despentes, reviews THE SHADOWS, WANT, THE VAPORS, 22 MINUTES OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE + COOL FOR AMERICA + CHARACTER + PEW + UNDERWATER + BLACKTOP […]