Podcast
Authors on Audio: Matthew Pearl

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old

Book Review

Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old

By Mary Beard

An erudite exploration of antiquity’s allure.

Immersions: A Novel

Book Review

Immersions: A Novel

By Kyle McCarthy

A dark bildungsroman set in the world of ballet.

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Our Week in Reviews: 12/13/25

A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.

Book Review

Vanishing Treasures

By Katherine Rundell

Vanishing Treasures

An enchanting, erudite ode to the imperiled animals around us.

Children’s Books

9 Notable Kids’ Books for Chanukah

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with these sweet tales!

Book Review

The Blood in Winter: England on the Brink of Civil War, 1642

A brilliant account of how the seeds of battle were sown.

Book Review

Mothers: A Novel

By Brenda Lozano; translated by Heather Cleary

Mothers: A Novel

Kidnappings in 1940s Mexico City reveal the precariousness of parenthood.

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Authors on Audio: Richard Carwardine

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

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