The Annotated Arabian Nights will be the first English translation by a woman, and will include female protagonists that have previously been omitted. Read more
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Year: 2021
Roanoke author Macy’s “Dopesick” series nominated for Golden Globe
The eight-part series is based on Roanoke author Beth Macy’s bestselling book “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America.” It tells the true story of how one company, Purdue Pharma, and its drug OxyContin triggered the worst opioid epidemic in America. Read more
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Cuomo Is Ordered to Forfeit Earnings From $5.1 Million Book Deal
The extraordinary directive is the latest development in a fall from grace for the former governor, who in the span of just four months lost his job and reputation, and who is now facing a criminal trial after being accused of groping an aide in the Executive Mansion. Read more
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The 50 Best Books of Literary Journalism of the 21st Century
On our quest to create a list of the great books of literary journalism from the 21st century, we canvassed dozens and dozens of American journalists who do this kind of reporting and writing at the highest level. Among those we asked were winners of Pulitzer Prizes, National Book Awards, and National Magazine Awards, as well as a number of GQ contributors. We wanted to know which books were their favorites, or the most envy-inducing, or the most inspiring, or the most plain enjoyable. Read more
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Anne Rice, Who Spun Gothic Tales of Vampires, Dies at 80
She wrote more than 30 novels, including the best seller “Interview With the Vampire,” which became a hit movie starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Read more
Looking for a laugh? Here are some of NPR’s favorite funny books of 2021
Want to read and laugh? From NPR’s yearly reading list, Books We Love, four NPR staffers offer their suggestions. Read more
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Grace Nichols’ ‘pioneering voice’ wins her Queen’s gold medal for poetry
The Guyanese poet Grace Nichols will be awarded the Queen’s gold medal for poetry for her body of work, in particular her first collection of poetry I Is a Long-Memoried Woman, her prose, and several books for younger readers. Read more
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Books make the best gifts. Here are seven surprising choices for the readers on your list.
The countdown to Christmas has begun, but as shopping desperation sets in, remember that books make the best gifts — and they’re easy to wrap and send! Here are some to consider. Read more
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Black authors on New York Times top 10 book list draw backlash
While The New York Times Books Review‘s annual Ten Best Books list has long [been] considered the gold standard of literary criticism, not nearly enough attention has been given to black authors on the list. This year’s list corrects that issue, but still drew a critical response from people who believe the list was “too woke” for their tastes. Read more
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The Biography of Polly Adler, Icon of the Jazz Age
Replete with accounts of Polly’s many court battles, newspaper headlines, mobster dealings and society gossip, “Madam” is a breathless tale told through extraordinary research. Indeed, the galloping pace of Applegate’s book sometimes makes the reader want to pull out a white flag and wave in surrender — begging for her to slow down. Read more
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