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A Story Collection Steeped in Colombia’s Troubled History
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Three new books delve into the choices faced by modern families.Three new books delve into the choices faced by modern families.Read MoreBooks and Literature, The…
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In “Ladyparts,” Deborah Copaken tells the story of her life through the lens of ailments, loss and struggle.In “Ladyparts,” Deborah Copaken tells the story of…
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In “Billy Summers,” a hired killer and aspiring writer is lured from the brink of retirement with a lucrative assignment.In “Billy Summers,” a hired killer…
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In “Leave Society,” Lin’s new novel, a writer abandons speed, despair and his belief in Western medicine. But he still wants a fix, to fix…
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Alexander Vindman’s memoir, “Here, Right Matters,” is not only a backstage account of the first impeachment proceeding but also a plea to Americans to do…
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With fresh material from bin Laden’s hide-out, Peter Bergen, in “The Rise and Fall of Osama bin Laden,” gives us a three-dimensional portrait.With fresh material…
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