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21/04 'The Human Scale': Israel-based FBI mystery is a page-turner - review

The Human Scale is a superb contemporary political thriller that goes well beyond simply keeping the reader enthralled with a succession of unexpected developments, page after page.

21/04 Joan Didion’s Diaries Reveal Her Motherhood Struggles—and, Maybe, the Hidden Danger in Her Family

The “Notes to John” aren’t really for John Gregory Dunne—but they do reveal him, if you read carefully.

20/04 Imada Mio wears vintage Hagiwara Riku also appears in "Figaro Japon" June 2025 issue

The June 2025 issue of the magazine "Figaro Japon" will be released on April 18th, 2025. The feature title is "Our French Chic!" This book introduces the current tense of "Paris-like fashion" that has been longing for, from a variety of perspectives. The cover is Charlotte Gainsbourg, known as Jane Birkin's daughter. He wears Saint Laurent and embodies Parisique with his unique presence. In the sp

18/04 'The Art of the Music Critic': Music through a former ‘Jerusalem Post’ critic's eyes - review

The Art of the Music Critic is an incisive and illuminating compendium of an expansive stretch of our musical timeline, presented in an invitingly user-friendly form.

18/04 'Songs for the Brokenhearted': A mosaic of Israeli society - review

This cast of characters and their stories offer an authentic mosaic of the people who make up Israeli society, portraying the tensions, the long history, and the unresolved traumas.

17/04 Trump Has Millions of Americans Despairing. One Surprise Just Gave Me Hope.

This month’s protests were way bigger than I expected. Will they do anything?

13/04 How This NYT Writer Accidentally Became America’s Most Prominent Poetry Critic

“There is always a place for the extravagant reading.”

12/04 'Jewish & Israel Trivia': The perfect trivia challenge for the Passover Seder - review

If you haven’t picked up a copy before the Seder, I strongly suggest you grab one as soon as you can. This trivia booklet is bound to sell like hotcakes. 

12/04 'It Takes Chutzpah': Jewish senator's memoir hopes to raise next generation of activists - review

It Takes Chutzpah is crisply and clearly written, intended to raise a new generation of can-do activists with the ability to build bridges and widen constituencies in order to achieve their goals.

30/03 Graydon Carter Had It Good. You Never Will!

Bottomless budgets. Important journalism. In-office brow care. Graydon Carter wants to make sure you know how great magazines used to be.

29/03 'Letters from Home': Exploring tension among Jews in in the Second Temple era - review

The relationship between the Jewish communities of Egypt and Israel created an underlying tension, not unlike the modern-day relationship between world Jewry and the Jews of the State of Israel.

25/03 The One Book That Explains Our Current Era Was Written 40 Years Ago

NYT pundits and NBA writers alike can't stop recommending this four-decade-old book.

25/03 "Chiikawa" to grand opening of "Chiikawa Yaki Yokohama World Porters Store" in the Minato Mirai area of ​​Yokohama

"Chiikawa Yaki Yokohama World Porters Store" will grand opening on the first floor of Yokohama World Porters from April 7th. Chiikawayaki is a fluffy, small-cute-shaped dough with plenty of bean paste and cream, and is slowly baked in the restaurant. The first store in Japan, Chiikawayaki, has an exterior based on the colour of the color of the horny Japanese style design. Chiikawayaki, stew, and

23/03 'Cardozo on the Parashah': The magic of the Torah’s most ambiguous book - review

Snippets from Rabbi Nathan Cardozo’s commentary on the ‘Book of Leviticus’

23/03 'The Battle for the Jewish State': The ties that bind the US and Israel - review

Readers can assume that the author believes that her prescription for success in that struggle – an iron-clad US-Israel alliance – has a far greater chance with Trump as president.

21/03 It’s Grim. It’s Gruesome. It’s the Opposite of What Publishers Say Everyone Wants to Read. It’s a Huge Hit.

Suzanne Collins hits BookTok with a blast from the past.

21/03 [Manga] Is there any meaning to vague studies? "Until Ashes" is a story of an emotional youth between a vampire and a girl reading books.

It is easy to think that non-humans have different ideas than humans. However, when I read "Until Become Ashes," which was posted to X in late February, I feel like I can't help but think, "Maybe non-humans have the same conflict as humans." Sana, a third year junior high school student, has a dream of going to space, but finds studying a hassle...

20/03 [ONE PIECE Consideration] What is the true identity of the D clan? How to interpret the "Shinji" that unravels the truth behind history

*This article touches on the content of the story that has not been included in the ONE PIECE book. Please be careful if you have not read the series. Episode 1138 of "ONE PIECE," published in issue 10 of Weekly Shonen Jump, 2025, "Harley," sparked readers' talk. The title, "The Divine Dictionary," depicts the content that appears to be the truth behind history that has erupted around the world at

19/03 We Read the Book Mark Zuckerberg Doesn’t Want You to Read. We Can See Why.

Careless People has plenty of scandal. It also portrays Facebook’s larger-than-life executives as flawed, awkward, and hypocritical humans.

19/03 The latest volume 14 of "Frelen of Funeral" is now on sale! There is also a bookstore fair where you can get clear character stands (8 types in total)

"Frelen of Funeral" (original story, illustrated by Yamada Kaneto, Abetsukasa) is currently being serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday. On March 18th, 2025, the latest volume, volume 14, was released for the first time in about a year. Funeral Frelen has quickly gained strong support from readers since its serialization began in 2020. The first season of the TV anime, which aired two seasons from Se

15/03 'Fear No Pharaoh': US Jews and slavery – from implicated to appalled - review

In his book Fear No Pharaoh, Richard Kreitner examines the reactions of six Jewish Americans to slavery and the Civil War.

12/03 [Manga] Are cats dismayed by human behavior? The unique lines make you addictive, "The pressure of cats is strong again today."

The manga "Kidaneko-sama" features a fluffy and cute cat. Manga artist Uguisu Utako (@Motidukineko) posts this on X every Friday. He has an unusual career, studying at art college after working in the Self-Defense Forces. The book "Neko-sama's Pressure Again Today" released in January has already reached its sixth printing. Her interest is expected to be increasingly popular, and the manga "Neko n

11/03 Her Last Book Was a Sensation. Everyone on Earth Should Read the Main Story in Her New One.

The follow-up from the author of Detransition, Baby is thrilling in a whole new way.

10/03 Her First Novel Was Beloved. Why Does Her New One Feel All Wrong?

The wunderkind novel used to be the height of literary fashion. Then YA came.

10/03 The Clever New Book That Draws a Road Map for a Democratic Comeback. Really!

Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson welcome you to the era of abundance. Yes, it doesn’t really feel like it yet.

07/03 'Zionism and Jewish Culture': Getting to the true essence of Jewish nationalism - review

Zionism, Prof. Yitzhak Conforti shows, represents a continuation of an ethnic Jewish community that sustained its distinctiveness throughout centuries in the Diaspora.

02/03 'Choosing Hope': The importance of hope for contemporary Jews - review

The book offers a brilliant and concise theology of hope which can be useful for us now during these times of so much darkness, despair, and denial.

02/03 'After Images': The tragedy of Albert Einstein’s cousin Robert - review

The cold-blooded execution of Robert Einstein’s family at the Focardo estate near Florence on August 3, 1944, reached beyond the areas generally depicted in Holocaust literature.

02/03 'Savory Flavors': A culinary guidebook to mouthwatering food in Israel - review

The mouthwatering photos of dishes are an intrinsic part of Savory Flavors, along with old photos of Jewish communities.

02/03 [Manga] A vampire who is hated and a sickly boy... The shocking ending of the social media manga "Blue Melts in the Night" is a tear-jerking ending

A vampire who is feared and hated by the residents of the town. The vampire and the boy, who are led by their fate with the chances of being miraculous, develop a bond... The short story "Blue Melts in the Night" that was published in X and quickly spread out is a work by Kumagai Yuka (@kuma_yuka__), who works as an illustrator. How was this work born, which suffers from prejudice but also gives u

26/02 Simply knit multiple threads together! The appeal of the popular "single-to-fit" is "A knitted knitted knitted knitted knitting"

The book "Knitting with Knitting: A Knitting with a Sliding Knitting" was released by Nihon Bungeisha on February 12th. The popular "pull-out" is a woven 2-3 threads together. With the theme of "pull-aggregation," this book offers recipes that can be used all year round, including clothing such as tweed-style jackets, vests, and bustiers, as well as knit accessories such as shawls, bags, and smart

26/02 It Was a Work of Staggering Genius. Its Afterlife Was Even More Extraordinary.

Dave Eggers’ debut made us all lose our minds. Now we’ve mostly forgotten it. Maybe we shouldn’t have.

23/02 'Propaganda Girls': The women who fought to break Axis powers morale - review

Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS by Lisa Rogak reveals yet another untold chapter of the history of women in America.

23/02 'Takeover': A look at pre-Nazi Germany's last months of democracy - review

The author takes the reader through these last months of democracy, minute by minute, day by day, blow by blow.

20/02 Review of the novel Three Sisters by Seplia: Reality of Women's Social Stigma in Society

Three Sisters present three women who receive social stigma that is still rooted in the community. How do they face it?

17/02 'Beyond Borders': The story of a fighting Jew - interview

Rudi Haymann highlighted details about the masses of survivors and displaced people not often discussed in the Holocaust.

17/02 'Kissing Girls on Shabbat': A frank memoir of a woman's inner turmoil - review

Kissing Girls on Shabbat is a ruthlessly frank memoir of her inner turmoil, trying to live the expected married life with a self-absorbed Gur Hassid.

17/02 'Books Like Sapphires': A jewel of a collection - review

Brandeis University has just issued Books Like Sapphires, written by Ann Brener, who highlights a selection of the books in the Library of Congress.

16/02 'We Are Black Jews': The courageous journey of Ethiopian Jews to Israel - review

Scattered across northern and northwestern Ethiopia in small villages, the Beta Israel lived alongside Christian and Muslim neighbors for over 2,000 years, resisting conversion.

15/02 What happens in Gaza, Israel the day after? Lessons from Soviet Jewry - opinion

“The day after” Gazans can take a page from the once impoverished Jewish survivors.

14/02 IDF spokesperson to show archaeological proof of Jewish indigeneity to Israel in new book

IDF Maj. Doron Spielman summed up his book "When Stones Speak" thusly: The proof that we have pulled out of the ground shows without a doubt that Jews are indigenous to Jerusalem and Israel.

05/02 What’s Behind the Rick Steves Personality Cult? It’s Not Just That He Saves Travelers Money.

Wallop your norms!

04/02 Why Humans Can’t Get Enough of the End of the World

Dorian Lynskey’s witty Everything Must Go explores the last human tale.

03/02 << The brain atrophy? "Drinking too much" means dementia risks to "4 cups of wine glasses in a week" that is good with alcohol.

The biggest risk factor in dementia is to get older, but it does not grow older and become dementia, but becomes dementia as aging progresses. thing. And when it becomes a "lifestyle -related disease" that promotes aging of the body, the risk of dementia increases. One of the things I want to be careful about is too much. "[...] […] explained by a specialist who knows the site about the“ new view

02/02 'Netanyahu’s Israel': A look at the best and worst of the longtime prime minister - review

Jotam Confino gives his readers both the best and the worst of the man in a work that throws light into some dark corners and is very well worth the study.

02/02 "Who saw Kujak's dance? Is it a notable work that exceeds "Foot"? Ask the intellectuals, the consideration battle is going as soon as possible

The drama "Who saw Kujak's dance? (TBS) started broadcasting on Friday, January 24. It is a suspense drama based on the same name manga serialized by Kodansha "Kiss" by Rikuto Asami, which was popular in 2024 in the same frame. Recorded the audience rating that exceeds the topic. The beloved father is killed and the culprit is caught, but the criminal's will is found to be false accusation ... not

02/02 'A Winning Move': Spy thriller weaves personal drama into Yom Kippur War history - review

"A further nail-biting episode follows as the Mossad tries to discover the date on which Sadat’s attack is planned to take place."

31/01 Why is it popular by Chikawa's creator Nagano? In SNS, the degree of attention for uncles who take care of me also increase

■ Approximately 5 years ago, Illustrator Nagano started posting on Twitter (now X) about 5 years ago, and fans from overseas, and fans from overseas. Come to Japan. Speaking of the world's popular characters, the more sold out, the more they are sold out. Chiikawa is an abbreviation of "something small and cute", and Nagano says "I want to be like this."

29/01 Zionism rejected: Prominent US columnist Peter Beinart justifies Hamas - review

In his book, Beinart, a prominent left-wing American columnist, journalist, and political commentator, calls to reimagine Zionism.

25/01 'Matchmaker Matchmaker': Relationship wisdom to find a love that lasts - review

Azeela Ben Shalom uses 11 client stories to share tips and dating advice.

24/01 'The Holy and the Broken': A powerful case for Israeli-Palestinian coexistence - review

Written in an engaging style, a balance of informative and conversational, The Holy and the Broken leaves the reader with much food for thought.

22/01 Why is “Villainous Girl Reincarnated Uncle” a hit? “Creativity” of a middle-aged man and a young daughter and “human strength” as a father

When you take the collaboration of ``Reincarnation in Another World'' + ``Villain's Daughter'' and add ``Middle-Aged Civil Servant,'' a masterpiece is born. Michio Ueyama's ``Villainous Lady Reincarnation Uncle'' (Shonen Gahosha) is a popular manga for the comical nature of the commotion that ensues when a 52-year-old civil servant is reincarnated as the villainous daughter of the game world. Boos

22/01 “It’s impossible to predict!” “H×H” “Kiyoshi the Exorcist” “Jujutsu Kaisen”… 3 strong characters with “gambling” abilities

Characters with various abilities appear in battle manga, but those with ``gambling'' abilities are often depicted as strong characters with unique quirks. The best part of gambling skills is being able to make a big comeback from a cornered situation and see unpredictable, thrilling developments. So this time, I would like to introduce three characters who have "gambling" abilities. ▪️What kind o

21/01 It’s Her First Novel Since Winning the Nobel Prize. It’s Despairingly Beautiful.

Listen—the snow is falling in We Do Not Part.

18/01 'Making the Weather': The six movers and shakers in British politics - review

The author, Vernon Bogdanor, a respected professor of government, argues that the influence of these six was based on being good communicators and “important teachers.” 

18/01 'Saints and Liars': A look at those who offered aid to persecuted Jews in WWII - review

In her book 'Saints and Liars,' Deborah Dwork presents micro-histories of activities in Prague, Vilna, Shanghai, Marseilles, and Lisbon.

15/01 “Kingdom,” “Young Master of Escape” and “Hetalia”...3 historical anime that you can learn just by watching.

I'm sure many of you have seen ``historical'' anime set in times other than the present. Among these "historical works," there are many works that interweave fiction with stories that are based on historical facts, and in fact, they can be a very good learning experience, so they should not be underestimated. This time, we will introduce three historical anime that you can learn just by watching.

14/01 The Verdict on Scott Turow’s Presumed Novel? Predictable.

Rusty Sabich is boring in old age.

12/01 Spies, Lies, and Blog Posts: Michael Idov’s ‘The Collaborators’ - The Moscow Times

During the Cold War, spy fiction focused on the shadowy battles between the intelligence agencies of the USSR and the West.

11/01 'If It Takes a Thousand Years': A manual on how to defeat jihadists - review

The jihadist enemy uses the organs of American democracy to subvert it from within, and what the US needs to do to protect itself.

10/01 'Our Nazi': The story of a Nazi who lived in Chicago for three decades - review

Reinhold Kulle was considered an outstanding school custodian, beloved and respected by the staff and students of Oak Park and River Forest High School.

05/01 'Risks and Returns': How the king of bankruptcy, Wilbur Ross Jr., got to the top - review

Risks and Returns: Creating Success in Business and Life explains how the king of bankruptcy Wilbur Ross Jr. got to the top and stayed there.

04/01 ``Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha'' new anime announced - Which 2000s works are being reevaluated and will be celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2025?

■20th Anniversary Since Airing Started, Still Popular It has been announced that a completely new TV animation of ``Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha'', a representative magical girl anime of the 2000s, will be produced, and fans are rejoicing. This is the first new work to be produced since the theatrical version released in 2018, and the first time in about six years. The title has also been decided t

04/01 'Melting Point': Showing the dilemmas and struggles of Diaspora Jewry - review

A descendant of hassidim and Zionist activists, Cockerell writes compellingly about our people’s wanderings, the need for a Jewish homeland, and her family’s fight to create it.

04/01 'Iran's Ministry of Intelligence': A CIA analyst's look at Iranian intelligence - review

"Free of conflict, Tehran immediately struck up a friendship with Hamas – despite its being a Sunni organization rather than a Shi’ite one."

30/12 'Giant Love': Shedding light on Edna Ferber and the making of 'Giant' - review

As Edna Ferber’s popularity has waned over the years, Julie Gilbert hopes to reintroduce the first Jewish Pulitzer Prize winner and “put her at the center of 20th-century women writers.”

24/12 Dark fantasy manga that continue to attract attention "Kagurabachi" and "SAKAMOTO DAYS"... Which works will excite 2025?

In 2024, it became a hot topic that the popular manga ``Jujutsu Kaisen'', which had been a driving force behind ``Weekly Shonen Jump'' (Shueisha), reached its conclusion. The long-running series ``My Hero Academia'' has come to an end, marking the end of a series of extremely popular works, but there are still many notable works on Jump. Among them, the current favorite is ``Kagurabachi''. Althoug

21/12 'Uncovered': Examining Halacha through a female lens - review

Each of its nine chapters includes source material from biblical verses, Talmudic discussions, and classical and contemporary responsa, in Hebrew/Aramaic and English, presented chronologically. 

20/12 It’s the Biggest New Novel of the Year. It’s Almost Unreadably Bad.

Imagine a Hoover novel with an idealistic heroine who has horrible things happen to her—and then: “I heard rumors of something bad up near My Lai.”

15/12 Nexus: Analyzing Yuval Noah Harari's take on AI - review

"The problem, Harari argues, is not necessarily information itself. The problem is perhaps that we have been asking the wrong questions."

15/12 'This is their song too': A look at Phish and their Jewish fans - review

The book, clearly written for a very narrow audience of Jewish fans – many have seen several hundred shows – details every possible point of connection between Phish and Judaism.

11/12 One Piece, H×H, Jojo...What are some characters who have seemingly weak "losing abilities" but are somehow extremely strong?

In ``ability-based'' manga where characters with various abilities appear, characters with abilities known as ``losing abilities'' often appear. However, even though their abilities themselves seem to be weak, there are cases in which they are portrayed as ``strong characters'' in the work. This time, I'd like to introduce you to ``strong characters with losing abilities'' that appear in popular a

09/12 The 10 Best Books of 2024

According to Slate’s book critic.

08/12 'Jerusalem That Once Was': An architect's look at the history of Israel's capital - review

A new book by famed architect and former Jerusalemite David Kroyanker shines a penetrative loving light on the capital’s fading beauty.

07/12 What did Einstein think of Zionism, Jewish nationalism? - review

Volume 17 contains an intriguing expression of Albert Einstein’s strong support for Zionism in the early 1920s.

06/12 Chapter 8 Paper Boats - Starting Small

He started taking raw wooden materials to carve, he started trying carefully and until late at night, he didn't come out of there.

04/12 The biggest sign of popular fiction is not addressing social issues

A literary critic said: One of the biggest signs of popular stories is not addressing political, social and philosophical issues.

30/11 'This Is Not a Cholent': Stories of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa - review

"This Is Not a Cholent" contributes to the history and legacy of these refugees and these communities’ cultural and emotional experiences. 

29/11 Indira's friend who refused to give money to Narendra Modi

There are many stories in Najma's book. Like once he refused to give money to Narendra Modi. And there are also details of what Indira Gandhi was doing the next day after Sanjay Gandhi's death.

29/11 Not just Shiba Inu! The latest issue of “Shi-Ba” Vol.134, featuring all kinds of Japanese dogs

The latest issue of "Shi-Ba" Vol. 134 was released by Tatsumi Publishing on November 29th. When many people hear the word Japanese dog, the first thing that comes to mind is the Shiba Inu. However, there are other dog breeds that are registered as "Japanese dogs." There are five dog breeds: Kai Inu, Hokkaido Inu, Akita Inu, Kishu Inu, and Shikoku Inu. All of them are designated as national natural

21/11 You Will Not Be Able to Resist the Magic of Cher

Do you belieeeeve … that the most entertaining book of the fall is Cher’s memoir?

21/11 A colored paper autographed by a deceased Kyoto Animation animator was sold for 1 million yen; we ask a collector why the high price makes sense

On October 20th, Yahoo! Auctions featured ``Sound!'' drawn by the late Kyoto Animation's Akiko Ikeda. Euphonium” autographed colored paper was sold for 1 million yen. Mr. Ikeda is an animator who was in charge of the character design for ``The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,'' which made Kyoto Animation known around the world. The culmination of this is “Sound! Euphonium", he served as character de

20/11 If It Weren’t for Her, We Wouldn’t Have Many of Our Greatest Recipes. You Probably Don’t Know Her Name.

For 60 years, she edited some of the greatest cooks in the world. Who was she?

19/11 The New Book From One of the World’s Greatest Writers Revisits an Early Masterpiece—and Improves It

It may remind readers of Severance or Inception, but Murakami got there first.

17/11 'The October 7 War': A photojournalist’s testimony of horrors and resilience - review

Ziv Koren’s The October 7 War is heavy to pick up and hard to put down. This is not a classic coffee table photography book but it is of lasting importance.

17/11 'The Lost Orphan Boy': A treacherous journey from Yemen to the Promised Land - review

Reading The Lost Orphan Boy spotlights the struggles of the Jewish communities in Arab lands, bringing them to the forefront of our national and personal consciousness.

16/11 Unveiling of "Jamaat Employee"

Tehran- IRNA- The book "Jamaat Employee" was written by Mohsen Soleimani with a satirical and pathological look at the life and characteristics of an employee.

11/11 The Great New York Novelist Is Finally Back

Hollywood loves him. Thank goodness he still writes novels.

11/11 Book Review Agnosticism: A Short Introduction by Robin Le Poidevin

This article will review the book critically and explore its relevance in the context of modern thought.

03/11 Documentary account of life going on at the height of war/life and death in Sarajevo

Reza Namazi, the translator of Lugavina Street, said about this book: This book is more about the life, hope and efforts of Lugavina residents during three and a half years of war and siege.

24/10 'Tikkun Ha'am': Is there a future for Liberal Judaism in America? - review

You will have to be ready to be provoked a little bit (or a lot) and to think more creatively than you usually do about the condition of non-Orthodox Jews in America in our time.

19/10 The Great American Art Form Is Not What You Think. It’s the Perfect Time to Revel In It.

A new history of horror traces its origins to an unexpected place.

17/10 Snow Man's Ren Meguro talks about his thoughts on the 5 major dome tour "Harper's Bazaar" December issue

The December issue of the fashion magazine "Harper's Bazaar" will be released by Hearst Fujingahosha on October 19th. Snow Man Ren Meguro appears on the cover of this issue. Snow Man Ren Meguro wears the Fendi 2024 Winter Holiday Collection in Venice, the city of water. In the drama ``The Beginning of the Sea,'' he played the role of the main character, who grapples with life and death and gropes

14/10 'One Day in October': Dramatic stories of heroism from Oct. 7 massacre - review

Some stories in One Day in October feel almost cinematic in their tales of dramatic heroism and last-minute, miraculous turnarounds rivaling Hollywood movies.

13/10 'Ghosts of a Holy War': How the Israel-Hamas War is rooted in the 1929 Hebron massacre - review

“The forces that drove Arabs in Hebron to slaughter their Jewish neighbors in 1929,” she writes, “were identical to the forces behind October 7.”

09/10 The English Language’s Greatest Stylist Is Back With a Beautiful New Novel

His early novels fizzed with the energy of sexual liberation. These days, he’s interested in the people he overlooked back then.

06/10 'Cooking Together': Recipes from the Gaza border, including Rachel's cookies - review

Commemorating the 76 years of the State of Israel, the book is a collection of 76 kosher recipes divided into 10 sections.

05/10 'Jerusalem Through the Ages': What archaeology reveals about the history of Jerusalem - review

This is both positive and a challenge for readers; it’s dense, meticulous, and sometimes overwhelming.

04/10 Containing Russia's Dangerous Game of 'Chernobyl Roulette' - The Moscow Times

President Volodymyr Zelensky once had an optimistic vision for the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

04/10 'Our Little Histories': A Jewish family saga - review

Janice Weizman’s "Our Little Histories" is an ambitiously crafted novel which acts on one level as a blending of world events with the experiences of a typical Eastern European Jewish family saga.

03/10 America’s Biggest Publisher Just Hired a Lobbyist to Fight Book Banning. She’s Got a Plan.

An interview with Rosalie Stewart, the new senior public policy manager at Penguin Random House.

30/09 'Across So Many Seas': Sephardi history from young adults - review

Ruth Behar tells the stories of four generations of 12-year-old Sephardi girls in a single family over a 500-year period. Music, poetry, and food all play significant roles in the interwoven stories.

29/09 Holocaust literature: Reviewing four recent books

Reviewing: On Duty: The Polish Blue and Criminal Police in the Holocaust; Living among the Dead; Irena’s Gift; and Holocaust Heroines.

28/09 'Hezbollah': The origins of the Iran-backed terror group and its involvement in Oct. 7 - review

Hezbollah: The Global Footprint of Lebanon’s Party of God is a definitive, evidence-based examination of one of the world’s worst, most active, and most widespread criminal and terrorist groups.

26/09 Review of the Book Logic of Feelings, Learning to Manage Logic and Feelings

Logicalizing feelings does not mean denying feelings, but rather understanding the roots of our emotions and managing these feelings in a healthier way.

24/09 Forget Deadpool and Wolverine. The Real Character Crossover of the Year Is Happening in Crosby, Maine.

If you haven’t leapt into the Elizabeth Strout Extended Universe, it’s time.

22/09 Sally Rooney’s Taking a Sharp Turn Away From What People Loved About Her Novels. It Works!

She’s not writing about love this time—and Intermezzo is her most truthful novel yet.

15/09 The biggest threat to children's and youth literature is book making

Shahla Atzirian, the translator of children's and youth literature, says that today children's and youth books have gone towards marketization, accumulation, and book production, and these compilations are a threat.

15/09 'Marry a Mensch': A guide for Jewish women looking for a perfect man - review

Marry a Mensch is a folksy practical guide based on Devorah Kigel's experience, both personal and professional. 

14/09 'Paris 1944': How France embraced the Nazis, resistance, then themselves - review

Paris 1944 is at its best when Patrick Bishop addresses how – and by whom – the city was liberated.

13/09 Are There Limits to What Taylor Swift Can Do? We Might Have Found One.

The new anthology Poems for Tortured Souls makes a play for the Swiftie reader.

10/09 A Coolly Thrilling New Novel From a Cool, Thrilling Writer

Rachel Kushner puts her narrator through a crisis of the conscience she didn’t even know she had.

09/09 She Wrote a Sci-Fi Classic That Seemed to Predict the Pandemic. Now She Sees What She Got Wrong.

“I can’t even imagine that happening now.”

06/09 What are the smart techniques to look stylish for adult women over 40? Popular personal stylist Ritsuko Sugiyama's new book

Ritsuko Sugiyama, a personal stylist whose books have sold over 100,000 copies, including books such as ``Three colors are enough for your closet'' and ``One main character in fashion'', has published her latest book, ``Personal Stylist Direct Story ``No matter what you wear, it doesn't look good on you.'' ``Awesome Techniques to Solve Problems'' (KADOKAWA) has been released. The approach is compl

04/09 The Midnight Library Has Sold 10 Million Copies. What Do Readers See in It?

A great novel just needs to be itself, but the therapy novel is only as valuable as the counsel it doles out.

02/09 'The October 7 War': A powerful firsthand account of Israel’s war against Hamas - review

Seth Frantzman’s book is essential for all Middle East experts and those concerned about the fate of the Jewish state and US-Israel relations.

31/08 "Teaching critical thinking skills" with book language

Tehran- IRNA- The book "Teaching critical thinking skills for children aged 9 to 12" is a collection of examples taken from real life situations and written texts, situations and texts that can be subjected to critical analysis.

31/08 'Chaim Weizmann: A Biography': A revealing look at the life of Israel's first president - review

The facts of Weizmann’s life, fascinating though they are, yield in interest to the authors’ examination of his quite extraordinary personality and the powerful effect it exercised.

30/08 'A Brilliant Life': An inspirational story of Holocaust survival - review

Unreich doesn’t stint on the details of her mother’s harrowing recollections from her tortured concentration camp existence. 

28/08 Actress Yuno Ohara wears 2024 fall trend lingerie with floral patterns, straps... 2024 fall issue of "bis" released

The fall 2024 issue of the magazine "BIS" will be released by Kobunsha on August 30th. Actress Yuno Ohara appears in this issue's special feature. Lingerie is an intimate existence for girls, who are mesmerized by the beautiful details, excited by the transparent skin, and healed by the comfort of the material. Yuno Ohara, making her first appearance at bis, wears this season's latest trending lin

25/08 'My Brother's Keeper': A look inside Israel’s ‘West Wing’ - review

Ari Harow offers a riveting account of his experiences and insights from his time working closely with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as political chief of staff and other top positions.

25/08 'Tunnel of Hope': The story of the Holocaust's biggest escape - review

Dr. Betty Brodsky Cohen, the daughter of Fanya Dunetz Brodsky, an escapee from the Novogrudok labor camp, has given names and faces to most who have no other memorial.

25/08 'The Israel Test': Making the case for Judaism's 'culture of mind' - review

“The source of antisemitism,” George Gilder believes, “is Jewish superiority and excellence.”

25/08 'Israel Victory': Daniel Pipes talks what Israel should do next - review

Israel Victory is a no-holds-barred, clear-sighted analysis of the historic predicament facing Israel, which leads, inexorably, to what seems an obvious conclusion

24/08 'Suspended By No String': Peter Himmelman talks his soul-searching journey

The Magazine caught up with Peter Himmelman for an email interview recently from Seattle, where he and his wife were welcoming a new grandchild to their growing clan.

24/08 [Manga] X is becoming a big buzz! The resolution of “Land Mine Chick Manager” that makes full use of generation AI is too high

What if a landmine-like beauty were the manager of the store where I work part-time...? ``Jinmine-kei Hiyoko Manager Series Summary ②'', which is a collection of short comics with such a worldview, is causing a huge buzz with approximately 87,000 hits. This work, which was drawn using generative AI, is so popular that random bromides are currently on sale at Lawson and Ministop stores nationwide.

20/08 He Might Be the Greatest Nonfiction Writer in America. Spend a Morning With Him and You’ll See Why.

A morning in the Bronx with Ian Frazier.

15/08 In ‘Goodbye to Russia,’ Sarah Rainsford Chronicles the Stifling of a Nation - The Moscow Times

Sarah Rainsford first arrived in Russia weeks after the dissolution of the Soviet Union armed with a guidebook to a country that no longer existed and a suitcase full of dehydrated meals.

11/08 'Frayed': Looking at what is dividing the National Religious community - review

This book is a very detailed look at very specific topics – a specific one of the four tribes of Israel, and specific disputes that have created a potential schism.

10/08 The BBC: The story of the world’s leading broadcaster - review

The BBC is still grappling with its failure to live up fully to its aspiration of achieving genuine impartiality in issues of major importance.

02/08 Everything You Need to Know About Selling Your Soul to the Devil

Drawing a line from Faust to the GOP’s young star.

31/07 The Most Astonishing Revelation in Fred Trump III’s Memoir Isn’t Donald’s Racial Slur

All in the Family is a rare thing in Trumpworld: a book written without malice or bitterness.

23/07 'Weapons of Mass Deterrence': A look at Israel's capabilities as a nuclear power - review

Author Dan Sagir believes that a careful reading of how Israel’s capabilities have been integrated into the country’s general deterrence strategy can help plan for dealing with Iran.

22/07 Hossein Malek Afzali has a scientific personality that is resolved in society

The author of the book "Mesir Malek" said: Hossein Malek Afzali, as the main character of the book, has a scientific personality that has been resolved in society.

19/07 'Ethics at the Center': Jewish ethics and its relevance for our time - review

This is a highly relevant book for our time, for scholars and laypersons alike, who are concerned with leading a moral life as people and as peoples.

16/07 Trump’s VP Pick Wrote a Bestselling Memoir. Rereading It Now Is Astonishing.

Vance’s political supporters still carry copies of Hillbilly Elegy for him to sign, but you have to wonder if they’ve actually read it lately.

13/07 'How to Win an Information War': When Jews played antisemites to trick Hitler - review

A leading expert on disinformation recounts one of the great black arts of propaganda from World War II.

10/07 Fleishman Is in Trouble Was a Huge Hit. The Author’s Latest Is a Masterpiece.

Long Island Compromise is an enthralling epic about the crude gravity of wealth.

10/07 Miracle stage adaptation of “Bobo Bobo Bo Bobo” Masashi Kato, Haruka Kudo, Yuta Higuchi join the cast

"Chou Hajike Stage☆Bobobobo Bobobo", a stage adaptation of the manga "Bobobobo Bobobo" serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump", will be screened at Theater 1010 in Tokyo from October 23rd to October 31st, 2024. . The key visual and cast information for this work have been announced. The screenplay and general direction for the miraculous stage adaptation of ``Super Hajike Stage ☆ Bobobobo Bobobo'' was

09/07 How Could Alice Munro Respond to Her Daughter’s Revelations So Callously? One Short Story Offers a Key.

A closer look at “Vandals,” published just a year after Munro learned of her daughter’s sexual abuse.

05/07 Is it impossible to stun with chloroform? Knowledge about manga that was actually fiction

When you read manga, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge that you didn't know before. For example, by reading fighting manga, you can increase your knowledge about the structure of the human body and martial arts, and by reading suspense manga, you can learn about medicine and science. However, in some cases, the knowledge gained from manga is actually fiction. This time, I'd like to i

29/06 A Bestselling Novelist Broke Her Neck at Age 85. Instead of Dying, She Wrote an Astonishing Book.

An accident while gardening is transformed into a meditation on living creatively to the very end.

29/06 'Rabbis, Reporters and the Public': How Judaism and media in Israel mix - review

An early discovery was the marked lack of understanding among many rabbis about the mass media, matched by comparative ignorance about religion in a fair number of journalists. 

28/06 'The End of Israel': Building a case against Netanyahu - review

The End of Israel is undeniably thought-provoking and, in a world where exchanges of differing views is being increasingly inhibited, to be welcomed.

24/06 What was martyr Amir Abdollahian's repeated sentence about martyrdom?

The adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Cultural Affairs said in the review meeting of the "Morning Evening" book: Martyr Amir Abdollahian had a recurring sentence and said: "Maybe a martyred minister is more useful than a living minister."

21/06 I’ve Read Nearly Every Memoir by a Former Trump Official. Fauci’s Is Something Different.

The evenhanded scientist is generous to Trump, but you can tell what he really thinks.

16/06 Pulitzer Prize finalist tells story of the Jewish lawyer who tried to keep Emma Goldman out of jail

Michael Willrich's latest book 'American Anarchy: The Epic Struggle between Immigrant Radicals and the US Government at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century' explores themes of anarchy and censorship.

12/06 'Collected Essays': Invaluable insight on medieval Jewish life - review

Soloveitchik’s contributions continue to illuminate the corridors of Jewish intellectual history, leaving an indelible mark on generations of scholars and readers alike.

11/06 'Spinoza: Freedom’s Messiah': Paving the way for secular Jewish identity - review

Beyond his contributions to philosophy, Spinoza helped pioneer secular scholarship of the Bible by stressing its human authorship.

09/06 'Jerusalem Through the Ages': A new detailed look at the city's history, archaeology - review

Jerusalem through the Ages is a wonderful survey of what became, uniquely, a holy city to three of the world’s major religions.

05/06 Their Relationship Was a Crime. They Lived Happily Ever After.

Jill Ciment’s Consent asks tough questions about love, sex, and morality. It’s remarkable.

05/06 No One Cared More About Storytelling Than This Writer. After His Death, a New Book Collects the Wisdom He Collected.

The creator of the Gangrey podcast died in 2022. He still has something to teach people who love writing.

04/06 The Dangers of Being Great at a Job You Hate

A Q&A with Jennifer Romolini, author of the addictive Ambition Monster.

02/06 'Nick Bones Underground': A rabbi's novel on AI and Jewish identity - review

This thought-provoking humorous and serious book will capture your imagination and your intellect, but it will help if you have a good sense of humor as you read along.

02/06 'The Jewish State': Rabbi Doron Perez's vision of unity for Israel - review

Amid the current war and a global wave of antisemitism dressed as anti-Zionism, Rabbi Doron Perez's prophetic words written in his new book could not be more relevant.

01/06 What I Learned From a Hermit Who’s Lived in a Remote Scottish Cabin for 40 Years

“I have led the life I wanted to live.”

01/06 'Antisemitism and the 1753 Jew Law Controversy': The roots of UK antisemitism - review

Antisemitism and the 1753 Jew Law Controversy is a most valuable and timely book, especially given the recent demonstration of rampant Jew-hatred by Hamas.

27/05 An Entertaining New Book Will Tell You Something You Never Knew About Witchcraft

The medieval service magicians who would find missing spoons, identify a thief, or help you win at cards.

23/05 Review of Giselle by Akiyoshi Rikako

Actually, why did Himemiya Mayumi's spirit return? What actually happened fifteen years ago?

22/05 3 Best Self Improvement Books of All Time

Discover the secrets of success in "The 3 Best Self Improvement Books of All Time". Self-transformation awaits. Read and make change happen!

14/05 One of Our Great Authors Just Died. This Is the Book That Explains Why People Loved Her So Much.

The Canadian short-story master died Monday, at age 92.

14/05 A Powerful New Novel Doesn’t Deliver the Buzz of Its Author’s Previous Books. But It Brings Something Deeper.

An author revisits her own complicated family in This Strange Eventful History.

04/05 A New Book Might Convince You About “Plant Intelligence”

Most modern humans regard plants as alive but a bit boring by the standards of creatures that can move around freely. They're wrong.

25/04 In the 1700s, People Thought This Mental Disorder Came From “Vapors.” It’s Still a Mystery Now.

Even Freud thought the disorder was “unanalyzable.”

25/04 “Isn’t this fried chicken?” Satisfying and nutritious recipe book that does not contain meat or fish, “Nai-etento that will keep your body in shape”

A recipe book, ``Vegetables that will improve your body,'' will be released by Shufu to Seikatsusha on April 25th. This book is a collection of vegan bento recipes that are made using only plant-based foods such as vegetables, dried foods, and beans, without using animal products such as meat, seafood, eggs, or dairy products. The author is Fumie Nakajima, who is popular for her bento sales and ca

14/04 Why did Shonen Jump's ``Mamasuyuu'' series end? Gege Akutami also received high praise for ``a masterpiece that could be a turning point''...

Yoshihiko Hayashi's battle fantasy manga ``Mamasuyuu'' came to its conclusion with the 29th episode published in ``Weekly Shonen Jump'' issue 19 (Shueisha) released on April 8th. This work has captured the hearts of fans with its charming development, so many people are expressing their regret for the ending. The story is set in a fantasy world where heroes and demon lords coexist. I was born in a

09/04 Manga "GANTZ" author Hiroya Oku confesses the reason why he can't sell original drawings: "Fixed assets tax is applied to raw manuscripts."

On April 5th, manga artist Hiroya Oku, known for masterpieces such as ``GANTZ'' and ``Inuyashiki'', updated X. He posted, ``I can sell scrapped manuscripts and graffiti, but I can't sell raw manuscripts,'' and the post has gone viral, with about 6,500 reposts and about 18,000 likes. Oku has recently been selling handwritten sketches that fans have been coveting at an online auction. The items have

20/03 Christine Blasey Ford Has Some Scores to Settle

Scientist, surfer, and survivor of a torturous Senate hearing.

19/03 What People Don’t Understand About the Gender Theorist Who Remade Our World

Who’s Afraid of Gender? is written for a general audience and may change the way you think forever.

12/03 An Acclaimed New Novel Retells Huck Finn From Jim’s Perspective—or Maybe Something Sneakier Is Going On

A sharp new book from the novelist responsible for American Fiction.

12/03 [Manga] If you keep using an app that lets you skip the "wasted time" in your life...the fate of a "man who has mastered Taipa" drawn by a SNS manga

“If I had this.../I might be able to live the correct life...⁉” “The story of a man who has mastered time performance”, which depicts the life of a man who uses a strange app, will be published on X in February 2024. Posted. It seemed like the protagonist's life was getting closer to the right answer thanks to an app that allows him to skip inefficient chores, but... According to the author, Arafu

05/03 One of the Best Novels of the Year So Far Is Set Behind the Scenes at a Familiar Presidential Campaign

Vinson Cunningham’s sophisticated book earns its comparisons to Henry James.

23/02 Criticism of the collection "Contemporary Interpretation of the Holy Quran" in the weekly meeting of City of Books

The collection of books "Contemporary Interpretation of the Holy Quran" edited by Seyyed Hossein Nasr will be reviewed in the weekly meeting of Book City.

20/02 She Was the Most Feared Woman in Publishing. What Happened?

The former New York Times book critic was known for her devastating pans. Now she’s up to something very different.

15/02 What No One Wants to Tell Women About Divorce

A serious talk, divorced woman to divorced woman, about how ending things can be just the beginning.

10/02 [Manga] When a short boy and a tall girl meet again after some time... ``Comparing the heights of me and a giraffe'' stirs my emotions.

The pain you feel when you realize that you have hurt someone else may last longer than the pain you feel when you realize that you have hurt someone. The original manga ``Boku and Kirin no Height Comparison'' (a story about a short boy and a tall girl) posted on This is an emotionally moving manga depicting the struggles of a young man who continues to regret things. Rintaro, who works as a nurse

08/02 Murder in Cahokia

A conversation with Francis Spufford, author of Cahokia Jazz.

05/02 [Manga] When the girl who ranks first in her grade teaches a gal how to study... SNS manga depicting passionate friendship brings tears to my eyes

``Friendship'' is a strange thing, and even two people who may not seem to be compatible at first glance can end up having a strong bond. The original manga "Top Ranker" (a story about the number one student in his grade teaching the gal sitting next to him), which was posted on This is a work depicting friendship. Mayumi, who is at the top of her class in terms of academic ability, is asked by Yu

30/01 At a time of defensive wars of aggression, what constitutes ethical violence?

How can violence be viewed as ethical? Carlo Bordoni’s new book helps us understand why societies go to war and how they justify it.

28/01 The book "Outline of Islamic Thought in the Qur'an" is introduced in the National Library

The book "Outline of Islamic Thought in the Qur'an" is introduced as the seventh book of the meetings of "One Hundred Lasting Books of the Century" on Sunday, 15th of Bahman, by the Organization of Records and the National Library of Iran.

16/01 ``Fist of the North Star'' attracts attention as new anime series changes voice actors, what will happen to the ``shelter episode'' which is full of tsukkomi?

“Fist of the North Star” is celebrating its 40th anniversary. To commemorate this, it was decided in September last year that a new anime series would be made. As this is a new version of the popular anime that has been broadcast on TV since 1984 and achieved the highest audience rating of 23.4%, fans have various predictions and hopes. What kind of content is it all about? ■The original author is

15/01 The Budapest of politicians and emigrants will not be ours because of this book

A large-scale undertaking was prepared on the occasion of Budapest's 150th birthday: from Andrea Tompa to Krisztián Grecsó, from Anna T. Szabó to György Dragomán, twenty-three famous writers wrote twenty-three stories about twenty-three districts of the city. This became the Budapest Great Novel. We read it.

10/01 Reza Khan's behavior in the Hijab discovery project was an act of intellectualism

A member of the academic staff of the Theoretical Foundations Department of the Women and Family Research Institute said: Reza Khan's behavior in the Hijab discovery project was an outward appearance and an act of intellectualism, and this action led to the rejection of the elite society of traditional women.

09/01 ‘Silent reviews’ are all the rage — TikTok users call it the new ‘Get Ready With Me’ trend

The trend is leaving influencers utterly speechless — and social media users couldn’t be happier. 

01/01 Today's literature for children and teenagers has declined compared to the 60s and 70s

Jamal al-Din Akrami says that the expansion of audits and obstacles in the field of pasteurizing children's and adolescent literature, especially in the last years of the 90s, has made today's literature less valuable than the literature of the 60s and 70s.

26/12 Book Review of Memoirs of a Surgeon "Making The Cut" by Muhamed Khadra

Mohamed Khadra tells stories from his life as a surgeon.

22/12 Esmaili's declaration of disapproval with the book audit and Irshad's support for the printing industry

The declaration of the Minister of Guidance's disagreement with the power of the audit tool and the support of the printing industry by his cultural deputy are among the most important news in the field of books and literature.

12/12 What Happened When the Tabloids Found a Literary Writer’s Memoir of His Wife’s Suicide

You might find the very idea of this book objectionable. Just read it.

12/12 Author loses book deal after creating fake Goodreads accounts to slam rival non-white writers

A debut young adult novelist was dropped by her publisher and forced to apologize after she was caught creating fake Goodreads accounts to “one-star” bomb her non-white rivals while offering lavish…

08/12 In Her Bestselling Memoir, Liz Cheney Can’t Bring Herself to Mention the Monster Under the Bed

Oath and Honor is heartening in many ways, but it’s not without its evasions.

05/12 The 10 Best Books of 2023

According to Slate's book critic.

23/11 A manga that depicts infidelity, stepmothers, and child-rearing issues and has become a hot topic, with people calling it ``too real and scary'' ``One of the families will fall apart''

KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. will publish ``A Manga in which One of the Families Will Fall Apart'' (author: Ryoichi Yokoyama) on November 30th. It will be sold at bookstores nationwide, Amazon, Rakuten Books, etc. It has been serialized on X (formerly Twitter) since December 2022 as a manga in which one of the families falls apart on New Year's Eve, and each episode has received over 10,000 reposts and over

21/11 These were Bill Gates' favorite books this year - video

With Christmas approaching, the founder of Microsoft recommends three books published this year, one on cells, one on climate change and one on innovation.

20/11 The Least Irredeemable Confederate General Is Finally Getting His Day in the Sun

Why James Longstreet switched sides.

16/11 [Memorial] The world of Chinese-style entertainment novels opened up by Kenichi Sakami's "The Seragyu Novel", the forerunner of "The Twelve Kingdoms" and "The Apothecary's Monologue"

Kenichi Sakami, a writer known for novels with Chinese themes such as ``On the Alleys'' and ``Crybaby, Wimpy Zhuge Liang,'' passed away on November 7th. There were many people on the internet who were surprised that he was only 59 years old, and people who speculated about the relationship between "Crybaby Zhuge Liang" and the currently airing TV drama "Paripi Kongming." In particular, his debut w

13/11 ``ONE PIECE'' latest episode, fans are in an uproar over cruel content and unfinished drawings Crystal Noda reacts with ``Kichii''

The national manga ``ONE PIECE'' (Eiichiro Oda) has reached the final chapter of its serialization in ``Weekly Shonen Jump'' and continues to feature episodes that get to the heart of the story. Fans are in an uproar over the content of episode 1098, which was published in the latest issue of Jump released on November 13th. Since this is the latest episode, I will avoid giving specific spoilers, b

12/11 What are the roots of the “Jews”? Deciphering from the “Babylonian captivity”

On November 10, 2023, historian Shuichi Hasegawa's book ``World History Literacy: When did Jews become Jews? - Babylonian Captivity'' (NHK Publishing) was released. This book is the latest volume in the "World History Literacy" series, which deciphers history from a single incident. This year's theme is "The establishment of the Jewish people and the origins of the Israel issue." The development o

10/11 Barbra Streisand's autobiography My Name is Barbra shows how she redefined the diva

As a diva, Streisand has consistently defied instructions not to do something by doubling up her efforts.

07/11 I Read the Dragon-School Romances Dominating the Bestseller Lists. Yeesh.

What’s Fourth Wing like? A more pertinent question would ask what it isn’t like.

02/11 Why Bother With the White-Guy Novel?

At the beginning of the millennium, acclaimed authors approached the page with swaggering authority. It’s a different world now.

20/10 John le Carré Spent His Life Fooling Everyone. Did He Fool Errol Morris?

In The Pigeon Tunnel, the spy novelist refuses to discuss his affairs—but he reveals the truth all the same.

03/10 Book review: African thinkers analyse some of the big issues of our time - race, belonging and identity

The book makes invaluable contributions to subjects of race, identity and belonging and how they shape human interrelations.

02/10 Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Doesn’t Find Contemporary Fiction Very Interesting

The author of Americanah explains why freedom of expression is crucial to writers.

01/10 The Man Who Invented Fantasy

It seems like elves and wizards have been around forever. But one man is responsible for book publishing’s commitment to the fantasy genre.

30/09 Finally, a Trump Memoir That’s a Legitimate Page-Turner

That’s because it’s not a political story at all—it’s something else.

26/09 The Iliad Is Grim, Bloody, and Packed With Heroes. Are We Ready to Love It Again?

Emily Wilson’s translation packs a lot into a little space.

25/09 Henry VIII’s favourite fool – a new book draws a portrait of the man the Tudor court loved to laugh at

The court would laugh at rather than with the fool.

15/09 The New Elon Musk Biography Doesn’t Tell Us Much About Him. But It Does Tell Us All About Someone Even Worse.

Guess who’s going to read “empathy is not an asset” and adopt it as their mantra?

13/09 An Insider’s Look at the Bizarre Corporate Culture That Brought Us Amazon.com

A new memoir looks back in despair on the hustle culture of the 2010s.

12/09 One of Our Greatest Writers Is Back With a Thrilling Survival Story

It’s part Hatchet, part existentialism, part cannibalism.

06/09 How Did Zadie Smith Get Her Mojo Back?

The acclaimed author burst onto the scene in 2000. Then, it seems, she started listening to her critics.

28/08 The Dirty Secrets of Book Blurbs

Publishing has come to depend on fawning endorsements, but not every title can be electrifying, essential, and revelatory.

18/08 Book Review: Michael Reid’s ‘Spain’

A volatile country of contrasts.

18/08 He’s Been Going Blind His Whole Life. He’s Surprised at What He Misses—and What He’s Gained.

An author’s journey to The Country of the Blind sends back unexpected revelations.

10/08 What Is the Novel For?

Paul Murray’s The Bee Sting calls attention to the here and now.

18/07 How to Short-Circuit the Outrage Machine

There’s a simple fix you can make right now to transform your online life.

15/07 Here’s how to get really smart about money matters, Brown grad writes

Yanely Espinal left college with $20,000 in debt from living expenses gone wild.

06/07 This Novelist Is a Mark Twain for the 21st Century

No one writes better dialogue or chronicles American weirdos with more delight.

20/06 A Forgotten Minor Scandal at the New Yorker, Remembered 26 Years Later

An interview with the former New Yorker fiction editor about how things worked in the Tina Brown era.

20/06 This Bestselling Author Says Publishers Rejected His New Thriller Because He’s White. I Read It, and I’m Not So Sure.

If you believe that the role of a novel is to instruct readers on correct moral positions, then Trial is a masterpiece.

16/06 What I Found When I Went Through Cormac McCarthy’s Trash

El Paso, 1996. A deer jawbone and the Victoria’s Secret catalogue. Now I can hardly believe I did it.

09/06 How the Queen of True Crime Transformed Murder Stories Forever

The seeds of today’s true-crime boom were sown 50 years ago, when a writer befriended the stranger beside her.

07/06 The Trump-Era Fascination With the Politics of Rural America Just Won’t Die

A new book tries to bring town and country together—again.

02/06 I’ve Never Won a Literary Prize. So What?

Prizes can be lifesavers for writers in need—and they also show us who gets to be a writer in the first place.

01/06 The Terrifying 1978 Book That Made Stephen the King

“The Boogeyman” is just one of the short stories in the 1978 collection that cemented Stephen King’s status as the master of horror.

31/05 What It’s Like to Write a Biography of Your Dead Wife

C.M. Lucca made few public appearances after the 2005 publication of Biography of X. One has just been unearthed.

25/05 A Cop, a Doctor, a Criminal and the 1960 Murder That Connected Them

In “Genealogy of a Murder,” Lisa Belkin maps the meandering roads that wound through families and decades before intersecting in tragedy.

22/05 He’s One of Twitter’s Most Beloved Writers. What Happened With His New Novel?

The Late Americans raises the question: What is “serious” writing, anyway?

21/05 The Four-Month Scandal That Made Martin Amis the Center of the Literary World

Revisiting the winter of The Information.

13/05 Stories of UFO encounters on display in new book

Prepare to have your beliefs about the unknown challenged as Ryan Sprague’s second book, “Stories From Somewhere In The Skies,” (Beyond The Fray Publishing) uncovers more accounts of UFO sigh…

24/04 Guess What? This Mystery Story Written by Robots Is Kind of Good!

There’s still one thing artificial intelligence can’t do, though.

18/04 Roman Polanski, David Bowie, and a New Solution to the Problem of Art Made by Monstrous Men

You're asking the wrong question when you ask, "Can I still listen to David Bowie?"

15/11 The Resurrection of the Greatest Sci-Fi Writer You’ve Never Read

He was beloved by Neil Gaiman and Robert Jordan, and so good that he won a World Fantasy Award for a Christmas card. How did John M. Ford disappear?

27/06 David Lynch Might Be the Single Person Least Able to Explain David Lynch

Half of Room to Dream is a memoir, half a biography by a reporter.