The hero of Sanjena Sathian’s “Gold Diggers,” a son of Indian immigrants, finds a magical elixir to help him succeed.The hero of Sanjena Sathian’s “Gold…
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The Hazards of American Justice
Three new books analyze the shortcomings of the nation’s criminal justice system.Three new books analyze the shortcomings of the nation’s criminal justice system.Read MoreBooks and…
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In “First Person Singular,” Murakami’s new story collection, one feels the author easing up, allowing his own voice to enter the narratives.In “First Person Singular,”…
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In “The Wild Silence,” a sequel to her best-selling memoir “The Salt Path,” the British author contends with the illness and death of loved ones…
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In “Horizontal Vertigo,” the Mexican novelist Juan Villoro writes with affection and wonderment about Mexico City, the vast and complex megalopolis.In “Horizontal Vertigo,” the Mexican…
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J. Robert Lennon’s new novel, “Subdivision,” and story collection, “Let Me Think,” offer puzzle-box narratives and alternate realities.J. Robert Lennon’s new novel, “Subdivision,” and story…
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Stephen Colbert suggested Donald Trump’s followers get comfortable with going generic: “I hope you like Great Value Bat and Ball Product and Kirkland Signature Airlines.”Stephen…
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This interactive play gives voice to marginalized people, while also asking its audience to mistrust them.This interactive play gives voice to marginalized people, while also…
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The rapper’s “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart following a dust-up on social media over the…
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The chief restorer of the Vatican Museums, he led the cleaning of the Sistine Chapel, a 14-year effort that revealed a new vision of Michelangelo’s…
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