All Book Reviews
I Am the Beggar of the WorldA collection of short poems and photographs give lyrical voice to the citizens of Afghanistan's borderlands.
Poison SpringA former employee of the Environmental Protection Agency charges the United States government with turning a blind eye to the systematic poisoning of America’s food supply, animals, water, and people.
Gandhi Before IndiaAuthor and historian Ramachandra Guha tells the story of a complicated clash of civilizations, embodied in the experiences of the young Mohandas Gandhi.
Creativity, Inc.How does Pixar turn out movie after movie that's praised for originality and character development? The studio's co-founder and president Ed Catmull offers an inside look at how Pixar nurtures creativity.
In ParadiseA novel about a guided tour through Nazi concentration camps makes for a haunting end to the life and career of 20th-century master Peter Matthiessen.
'Ask Me: 100 Essential Poems' invites a new generation of readers to discover William StaffordSon Kim speaks for his father William Stafford, shaping a powerful new collection from the thoughtful poet's work.
The Wrong EnemyWho is the true enemy in Afghanistan? NY Times reporter Carlotta Gall points the finger at Pakistan.
CasebookThe elusive nature of happiness is the theme that runs through Mona Simpson's sixth novel, about a California teen who spies on his parents as their marriage crumbles.
'Updike' and 'John Updike: The Collected Stories'Biographer Adam Begley explores the life of the American writing legend in 'Updike,' while the Library of America has released a collection of 186 Updike short stories in the boxed set 'John Updike: The Collected Stories.'
EggMichael Ruhlman recognizes the humble white orb as a fundamental building block of cooking.
BarkDoes this new short story collection jibe with Lorrie Moore's rock-star reputation?
Utopia or BustIn a series of sharp and witty essays, novelist and Marxist thinker Benjamin Kunkel works his way through some of the left's most complex scholarship.
Pete Rose: An American DilemmaSports Illustrated staffer Kostya Kennedy explores the controversial baseball star's life in a smart, balanced biography.
The Harlem HellfightersIn graphic novel form, 'World War Z' author Max Brooks tells the story of the 369th Regiment, the first African-American infantry unit to fight in World War I.
All Our NamesDinaw Mengestu's powerful third novel toggles between Uganda and the Midwest to tell the story of two young men who come of age during an African revolution.
The Bombers and the BombedRichard Overy's exhaustively researched, well written, and definitive new book undertakes a complete review of the Allied air war in Europe.
A Place in the CountryEssays from the author of 'Austerlitz' offer clues to the inner life of a beloved but often enigmatic writer.
Every Day Is for the ThiefA Nigerian expatriate returns to Lagos, with altered vision.
The Age of RadianceHope, fear, pathos, and drama pack this history of the Atomic Age.
Hollow CityRansom Riggs offers up a sequel to his popular young adult novel 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.'
