Vladimir Voinovich’s novel “Monumental Propaganda” anticipated today’s debate.
As summer approaches, here are some of our favorite reads – from thrillers to literary fiction, memoir, history and politics.
Michael W. Twitty discovers the food and flavors of his family’s history .
Mark Lilla bemoans the right’s dominance and worries Democrats have no counter plan.
In his memoir, Saunders recounts his troubled childhood and efforts to maintain balance.
Suzy Hansen challenges her own preconceptions as she travels the world.
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Peter Baker examines the implications of the former president’s reluctance to address racial issues.
‘From Holmes to Sherlock’ is the best account of Baker Street mania ever written.
In “Young Jane Young,” Gabrielle Zevin recasts the scandal that rocked the 1990s.
The best new poetry collections for August.
Critics
- Review ‘I’m not right’ — the turmoil and death of a college athlete who seemed to have it all
- Review Sorry, but I don’t care how you felt on election night. Not anymore.
- Review Liberal elites don’t have a clue about the white working class. So says a liberal elite law professor.
- Review Samuel Huntington, a prophet for the Trump era
