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John Avlon’s “Lincoln and the Fight for Peace” depicts a reconciler in chief who promised mercy with justice at the end of the Civil War.John…

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Alejandro Zambra’s latest book is a lighthearted study of artistic birthright, national identity and Chile’s contemporary literary scene.Alejandro Zambra’s latest book is a lighthearted study…

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Garrett M. Graff’s “Watergate: A New History” is a thorough account of everything that is known about the epic events of Richard Nixon’s last year…

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In “Our American Friend,” Anna Pitoniak imagines an unlikely collaboration in a political climate that feels strangely familiar.In “Our American Friend,” Anna Pitoniak imagines an…

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In “Index, A History of the,” Dennis Duncan explores the life and times of a practice that’s been dividing readers since Gutenberg.In “Index, A History…

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The comedian has made this Upper East Side apartment his own with entertainment and sports memorabilia — and lots of books.The comedian has made this…

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Hyderabad-based artist Shruti Mahajan’s new series, Between Brackets, touches upon conservation architecture and changing spaces in citiesHyderabad-based artist Shruti Mahajan’s new series, Between Brackets, touches…

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