Book World Headlines

Mundane, magic, maybe both — a new book explores 'The Writer's Room'
Wed Mar 04 1:28 pm
Why are we captivated by the spaces where authors write? Katie da Cunha Lewin set out to explore "The Hidden Worlds That Shape the Books We Love."
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A glimpse of Iran, through the eyes of its artists and journalists
Tue Mar 03 4:02 pm
Understanding one of the world's oldest civilizations can't be achieved through a single film or book. But recent works of literature, journalism, music and film by Iranians are a powerful starting point.
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10 new books in March offer mental vacations
Tue Mar 03 8:31 am
March is always a big one for books – this year is no different. We call out a handful of upcoming titles for readers to put on their radars — offering a good alternative to doomscrolling.
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This novel about family drama is so good you may want to re-read it immediately
Wed Feb 25 12:35 pm
Allegra Goodman's new novel is called This Is Not About Us, but critic Maureen Corrigan says that title is coy: Readers are bound to see aspects of themselves and their families in these pages.
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Years ago, novelist Tayari Jones snuck into a writing class. It changed her life
Tue Feb 24 1:56 pm
Jones' new novel, Kin, is set in 1950s Louisiana and Atlanta, and tells the story of two young women who grow up next door to each other without their mothers.
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Gavin Newsom says he's 'punching a bully back' when he trolls Trump
Tue Feb 24 5:00 am
What does the Democratic leader see for himself in the years to come?
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History of mixed-race children orphaned in Germany after WWII inspires new novel by Sadeqa Johnson
Sun Feb 22 5:06 pm
NPR's Emily Kwong speaks with Sadeqa Johnson about her new novel THE KEEPER OF LOST CHILDREN and discovering the story of mixed-race children who were left in German orphanages following World War II.
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Facing a mental health crisis, an NJ school pulled a beloved novel from English class
Fri Feb 20 10:27 am
Junot Díaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was removed from an English class at the public school. PEN America says it's part of a trend of scrubbing literature dealing with uncomfortable topics.
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Michael Pollan says AI may 'think' — but it will never be conscious
Thu Feb 19 12:22 pm
"Consciousness is under siege," says author Michael Pollan. His new book, A World Appears, explores consciousness on both a personal and technological level.
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Carla Hayden recommends books by Black authors from 2016 that resonate today
Wed Feb 18 5:16 pm
We're continuing to celebrate Black History Month by looking back at 2016, a year that brought big moments in the culture.
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