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'Fringe' recap: Hark! The Herald Of Death! And Astrid Sings! Continue Reading
‘Stay Awake,’ Stories by Dan ChaonDan Chaon’s characters wander between ordinary lives and psychological shadowlands in this collection. Continue Reading
‘The Science of Yoga’ Considers the Practice’s BenefitsWilliam J. Broad explores yoga’s winding path and weighs claims about the practice’s benefits. Continue Reading
Three Books Explore the Reality Behind the World of ‘Downton Abbey’Three books explore the true lives behind the fictional world of “Downton Abbey.” Continue Reading
Tony Judt Reviews His Life’s JourneyIn a dialogue with another historian, Tony Judt reviews his life’s journey. Continue Reading
‘Da Vinci’s Ghost’ Examines One of the Artist’s Most Famous ImagesToby Lester examines one of the world’s most intriguing drawings. Continue Reading
‘No One Is Here Except All of Us,’ Ramona Ausubel’s Fablelike NovelIn Ramona Ausubel’s fablelike novel, a Romanian village shields itself from the Nazis through sheer force of imagination. Continue Reading
Film Director Neil Jordan’s Novel ‘Mistaken’Film director Neil Jordan’s fifth novel follows two men who can pass for each other. Continue Reading
The Letters William S. Burroughs Wrote at the Height of His SuccessWilliam Burroughs’s letters from the years of his literary success. Continue Reading
‘The Night Swimmer,’ by Matt BondurantAn American couple’s marriage spins out of control after they become proprietors of a moldering Irish local. Continue Reading
Elmore Leonard Returns With ‘Raylan’U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, now the star of the TV show “Justified,” returns to confront gambling, mining and organ trafficking in Elmore Leonard’s latest. Continue Reading
‘These Dreams of You,’ by Steve EricksonThrough the lens of one household, Steve Erickson’s novel spans history, continents and realities. Continue Reading
‘Immortal Bird,’ Doron Weber’s Lament for His SonA father describes, and rages at, the loss of his teenage son. Continue Reading
What Elizabeth Taylor Did For Women’s RightsM. G. Lord sees feminist themes in the roles of Elizabeth Taylor. Continue Reading
Essay: Grand AllusionFailed allusions produce feelings of betrayal on all sides. Is the speaker a snob or the listener a dolt? Continue Reading
Archive: Book Review PodcastThis week, Judith Newman discusses the real world behind “Downton Abbey”; Julie Bosman has notes from the field; Liesl Schillinger talks about Elizabeth Taylor’s feminist credentials; and Gregory Cowles has best-seller news. Sam Tanenhaus is the host. Continue Reading
ArtsBeat: Notable Authors Give Snail Mail a BoostStephen Elliott, Dave Eggers and Mary Robinette Kowal are among the authors looking to revive the art of writing letters. Continue Reading
Ben Gazzara: 1930-2012The accomplished stage, television, and film actor passed away this afternoon in Manhattan, New York, at the age of 81. Continue Reading
Up FrontJudith Newman’s interest in worlds that clearly divide the public and private. Continue Reading