‘Brown Girls’ reflects the complexities of American identity
Daphne Palasi Andreades’ debut novel makes a modern addition to the nation’s canon.
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REVIEW: Scrappy Little Nobody is insightful, relatable
Anna Kendrick is nothing short of entertaining in her first novel.
Bloodline relates sentimental stories of grief and adolescence
Writer Ari Eastman’s third poetry book will come out on Sept. 30.
Stephen King’s book is perfect for Halloween
Though Halloween will soon be over, people can keep the ghostly holiday spirit alive long after Oct. 31 by picking up a copy of Stephen King’s newest collection of short stories: The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, out Nov. 3. I have to admit, I never made it all the way through a Stephen King work […]
Kindness goes hand in hand with business
The refrain “it’s not personal, it’s business” is seemingly everywhere in corporate life. Business students and employees are trained to believe in the importance of the bottom line and that profits, rather than people, are essential to success. In his new book, Give and Take, organizational psychologist and University of Pennsylvania Wharton professor Adam Grant […]
Books explore human fascination with death
“To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.” So says author J.K. Rowling in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the first installment of her best-selling Harry Potter series. Though Rowling might be subtly referring to Harry’s future death and resurrection in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, she’s also commenting on […]
Period piece reflects on changing times
Dressmaker covers the sorrows and joys of a former-slave-turned prominent dressmaker.
NW depicts London poverty, class struggles
White Teeth and On Beauty author Zadie Smith astounds with her latest novel, NW.
Writer reflects on past
Acclaimed rock journalist, Harvey Kubernik, discusses his profession and new book.