All Book Reviews
The Selected Letters of Willa CatherThe novelist's letters are rich and varied and make a valuable addition to the world of letters.
A Man Without BreathGerman detective Bernie Gunther is back, to investigate an unspeakable atrocity.
The Real North KoreaAre North Korea’s leaders insanely ideological – or merely pragmatic?
A Delicate TruthJohn le Carré is still at the top of his game with this heady tale of espionage in the age of the war on terror.
My Beloved BrontosaurusAuthor Brian Switek explores and explains the enduring appeal of dinosaurs.
The New Digital AgeGoogle executives Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen explore the 21st century, in which they see technology reshaping everything from the lives of individuals to the destinies of nations.
What My Mother Gave MeThirty women writers tell of the special gifts – everything from a scarf to a horse to a tourist cruise – that deepened appreciation for their mothers.
RumpLiesl Shurtliff's spin on the legend of Rumpelstiltskin is a funny, charming debut novel aimed at middle-grade readers.
The Blind Man's GardenTwo Pakistani brothers flee to Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in this riveting story by Pakistani-British author Nadeem Aslam.
Bunker HillNathaniel Philbrick retells the story of the bloodiest battle of the American Revolution, after which there was no turning back.
Down the Up EscalatorBarbara Garson tells the stories of Americans who have lost jobs – and hope – during the Great Recession.
Saul Bellow's HeartGreg Bellow's memoir of life as Saul Bellow's son offers unique insights into the author and the man.
Let's Talk Diabetes with OwlsDavid Sedaris proves as quick-witted as ever in this new collection of essays.
Aldo Leopold: A Sand County Almanac & Other Writings on Conservation and EcologyThe collected writings of American naturalist Aldo Leopold appear in a beautiful new edition from the Library of America.
Return of a KingWilliam Dalrymple looks for contemporary lessons in the story of Britain's disastrous 19th-century invasion of Afghanistan.
In the City of BikesHow biking mania put down deep roots in the Netherlands.
The InterestingsMeg Wolitzer follows a group of teenagers from art camp on to adult life, with all its successes and disappointments.
The Oldest Word for DawnThe poetry of Brad Leithauser offers an adept blend of individual and social drama.
Come, ThiefJane Hirshfield's poetry gives eloquent voice to moments, creatures, and landscapes often overlooked.
Poems to Learn by HeartThis widely appealing collection of poetry – beautifully illustrated with paintings by Jon J Muth – was edited by Caroline Kennedy.
