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- A prickly mother-daughter bond sustained by Korean food
In an interview, Michelle Zauner describes how writing the memoir “Crying in H Mart” helped her cope with losing her mother.
- Hammocks, fireflies, and the 10 best books of June
June’s long days provide plenty of time for reading alfresco. Let our reviewers’ suggestions guide your choices of the 10 best books to savor.
- Romance, identity, and murder combine in this culinary mystery
When Lila Macapagal moves back to her small hometown, she has no idea she’ll have to solve a murder mystery in order to save her aunt’s restaurant.
- Sebastian Junger: When freedom collides with collective good
In an interview, Sebastian Junger discusses his changing view of personal autonomy versus collective responsibility in his latest book, “Freedom.”
- Slave traders may not have been social outcasts after all
Historian Joshua Rothman uses the lives of three prosperous slave traders to explode myths about pre-Civil War American society.
- Stacey Abrams concocts a twisty, suspenseful legal thriller
The American politician and activist’s legal thriller, “While Justice Sleeps,” explores themes of power and greed through colorful characters.
- First LookThe little bookstores that could: A pandemic success story
Independent bookstores proved surprisingly resilient during the year of lockdown with the help of new loans and participation in online markets. Now owners are taking stock from lessons learned and rethinking what it means to be a “bookstore” and whom they serve.
- First LookEric Carle loved the world in simple words and bright colors
Eric Carle, the author and illustrator of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” “Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me,” and scores of other books, wanted to help children counteract the fear of the unknown and show learning as both fascinating and fun.
- America was built with pamphlets, not muskets
In his compelling new book, “The Words That Made Us," Akhil Reed Amar traces how early Americans wrote – and rewrote – the country into existence.
- ‘The Guncle’ proves that families come in all different shapes
Following their mother’s death, two children spend the summer with “Gay Uncle Patrick” in this heartfelt and entertaining novel by Steven Rowley.
- Tiny seeds, magnified a thousandfold
Levon Biss, famous for his insect photographs, trains his lens on prized plant specimens from the collection of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
- One of NASA’s ‘hidden figures’ tells her own story
Katherine Johnson’s work as a NASA mathematician was essential during the space race, if underappreciated. A new memoir sheds light on her story.
- Pilgrimage: A trip beyond travel, a purpose beyond pleasure
In his beautifully realized book, “Pilgrimage: Journeys of Meaning,” Peter Stanford explores 12 ancient sites that attract searchers after wisdom.
- What to read when you disagree: Books about respect
Communicating respect for others’ humanity, even when you oppose their politics or their religious beliefs, is not easy. These books can help.
- Traveling (at last)? Take along the 10 best books of May.
When travel beckons, be sure to pack the 10 best books of May. Any journey feels more meaningful with a good novel or nonfiction title at hand.
- At this reading festival, kids pick the winners and authors are rock stars
The Forest of Reading book festival in Ontario, where kids pick the winning authors, is more important than ever during the pandemic.
- How a nation desperate for wealth fell prey to ‘gold fever’
Brian Castner deftly recounts the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush in vivid detail, pointing out that many would-be prospectors came totally unprepared.
- Nancy Reagan ‘played the bad guy’ so the president could shine
A new biography portrays Nancy Reagan as tougher and more politically astute than the president, and also deeply committed to his success.
- She’s tried all the exercise fads. And then some.
Cartoonist Alison Bechdel demonstrates “The Secret to Superhuman Strength” in a delightfully introspective graphic memoir.
- What do plants and people have in common? More than you think.
“Finding the Mother Tree” and “Lessons From Plants” explore how trees and plants communicate and form interdependent communities.