Since 2014, Nathaniel Philbrick has been narrating the story of America’s struggle for independence. In”Bunker Hill,” he focused on the …
By Carol Berkin, The Washington Post Books Dec. 15, 2018 9:45 am2488d ago
Since 2014, Nathaniel Philbrick has been narrating the story of America’s struggle for independence. In”Bunker Hill,” he focused on the …
By Maria L. Henriques and Katherine Powers, The Washington Post Books Dec. 15, 2018 9:43 am2488d ago
‘ ‘My Sister, the Serial Killer” Nigerian writer Oyinkan Braithwaite’s first novel is set in Lagos and, as its startling …
By Laura Hoff, correspondent Books Dec. 15, 2018 9:31 am2488d ago
In his new book, ‘Elevation,” Stephen King explores themes of community and friendship instead of horror and thriller. In a …
N/A Books Dec. 15, 2018 9:14 am2488d ago
As both an aunt and librarian, I’m constantly on the lookout for the best books to give to my nieces …
By Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel Books Dec. 9, 2018 7:30 am2494d ago
As the years go by and more World War II veterans pass away, historical fiction takes on a new importance …
By Ron Charles, The Washington Post
Books Dec. 9, 2018 7:30 am2494d ago
‘Still Me,” by British writer Jojo Moyes, is the best novel of 2018. This is not a widely held critical …
By Laura Farmer, correspondent
Books Dec. 9, 2018 6:15 am2494d ago
‘Thirty Days,” the latest novel from Belgian author Annelies Verbeke, has recently been translated from Dutch and made available here …
By Terri LeBlanc, correspondent
Books Dec. 9, 2018 6:00 am2494d ago
On the surface, ‘The Nightingale” by Amy Lukavics appears to be the perfect read for the dark days leading into …
By Laura Hoff, correspondent
Books Dec. 8, 2018 7:07 pm2495d ago
The father-son duo of Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman is back with a new crime novel, ‘A Measure of Darkness.” A …
Wendy Henrichs
Books Dec. 8, 2018 6:59 pm2495d ago
Although a place far away from Iowa, wildlife-minded readers will appreciate this selection by author Amy Cherrix and photographer Steve …
The Gazette
Books Dec. 5, 2018 5:08 pm2498d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Former Iowa lawmaker and social activist Ed Fallon will discuss his book, ‘Marcher, Walker, Pilgrim,” a memoir …
By Libby Hill, Los Angeles Times
Books Dec. 2, 2018 7:15 am2501d ago
In the surest sign yet that we are living in the age of reboots, revivals and sequels, Margaret Atwood announced …
By Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune
Books Dec. 1, 2018 11:08 pm2502d ago
Of all the books teens read during those formative years – required or for fun – some fade from memory …
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