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- 'Still Here' follows Russian immigrants struggling to establish identity in NY
As they approach middle age, a group of friends contemplates what has becomes of their lives and dreams of success since arriving in the Big Apple.
- Why the 1940 US presidential election was – and wasn't – a lot like 2016
The candidates and the issues they confronted in 1940 have some surprising similarities to the candidates and issues of 2016. But the differences are at least as stark.
- How well do you know these famous memoirs? Try our quiz!
These autobiographical novels chronicle the complete and historical lives of many interesting individuals.
- 10 best books of August: the Monitor's picks Here are the 10 August titles given the highest marks by the Monitor's book critics.
- 'The Perfect Horse' is the perfect World War II rescue story
The Russians were advancing, and the Third Reich was collapsing, and there was only one way to save Austria's prized Lipizzaner stallions.
- 'Behold the Dreamers' raises issues of class, immigration, and color
An African family comes to New York, hoping to live the American dream. Then the financial crisis hits and the story gets much more complex.
- Bestselling books the week of 8/25/16, according to IndieBound What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
- 'The Terror Years' attempts to explain the post-9/11 world
In the 15 years since 9/11, New Yorker writer Lawrence Wright has been traveling the world, hoping to shed light on dark topics.