When Princess Elizabeth’s engagement to Philip Mountbatten was announced in 1947, her wedding dress was the subject of speculation and …
By E.J. Levy, The Washington Post Books Dec. 29, 2018 6:14 pm2581d ago
When Princess Elizabeth’s engagement to Philip Mountbatten was announced in 1947, her wedding dress was the subject of speculation and …
By Rob Cline, correspondent Books Jan. 2, 2019 12:21 pm2577d ago
In ‘The Frame-Up,” a comics writer is conscripted to use her geekery – which is both deep and wide – …
By Rob Cline, correspondent Books Dec. 29, 2018 5:27 pm2581d ago
A chance encounter with a cop in a coffee shop shifts the focus of MG Martin’s life from writing comics …
By Lenny Bernstein, The Washington Post Books Dec. 22, 2018 4:37 pm2588d ago
You’ll want to love Peter Sagal’s book, ‘The Incomplete Book of Running,” especially if you’re a runner and particularly if …
By Mitch Horowitz, The Washington Post Books Dec. 22, 2018 4:36 pm2588d ago
America has a gratitude problem. Dozens of popular books and articles urge us to embrace the ‘power of gratitude” – …
By Lorraine Berry, The Washington Post
Books Dec. 22, 2018 4:35 pm2588d ago
The holidays are a thorny time for people who are recently bereaved. On the one hand, all the get-togethers supply …
By Rob Cline, correspondent
Books Dec. 22, 2018 4:20 pm2588d ago
In mid-2017, I declared Erik Therme’s third novel, ‘Roam,” his best book to date. His fourth novel, ‘Keep Her Close,” …
By Carol Berkin, The Washington Post
Books Dec. 15, 2018 9:45 am2596d 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 am2596d 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 am2596d ago
In his new book, ‘Elevation,” Stephen King explores themes of community and friendship instead of horror and thriller. In a …
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Books Dec. 15, 2018 9:14 am2596d 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 am2602d 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 am2602d ago
‘Still Me,” by British writer Jojo Moyes, is the best novel of 2018. This is not a widely held critical …
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