A peek at what’s on tap this week.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
The author talks about setting, believable characters, and things that go bump in the night.
The Laughing Monsters
By Denis Johnson
Stereotypical characters, Cold War tropes, and a sputtering plot conspire to derail this much-anticipated novel.
Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms: Journeys into the Disappearing Religions of the Middle East
By Gerard Russell
An informative, compelling analysis of the world’s vanishing faiths.
A monthly feature that looks at books of and about poetry.
Some Luck: A Novel
By Jane Smiley
A rich character study of a farm family growing and struggling in a small Iowa town.
From novels and memoirs to cookbooks and short stories, 2014 was an embarrassment of riches for readers. And in case you weren’t aware, books are the perfect shape for mile-high stacking under the tree. Here are 10 of the year’s best.
An Interview with Lauren Oliver
By Joye Shepperd
Have you ever spent time in a haunted house? Maybe you’re the only one who can hear the ghosts.
