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A Book Found in a Cairo Market Launched a 30-Year Quest: Who Was the Writer?
For Iman Mersal, the slim novel was “life altering.” She narrates her journey in the footsteps of its largely forgotten…
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Deion Sanders Still Believes in ‘The Little Engine That Could’
Describe your ideal reading experience (when, where, what, how). Peace! I need my peace. I usually read in my office,…
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Like My Book Title? Thanks, I Borrowed It.
Literary allusions are everywhere. What are they good for?
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The Retired Justice Who Doesn’t Understand the Supreme Court
Stephen Breyer means well. Why is his new book, “Reading the Constitution,” so exasperating?
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Lorrie Moore Is Among National Book Critics Circle Award Winners
The awards included a lifetime achievement honor given to Judy Blume.
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Writing a Book About Grief Isn’t Always Cathartic
Sloane Crosley’s apartment was robbed. Then her friend died. The only sensible thing to do was write about how it…
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I Used to Cringe at Self-Help Books. Until This One Changed My Life.
How a best-selling classic from 1992 helped me rediscover my creativity.
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The Very Busy Writer Telling Everyone to Slow Down
In his eighth book, the best-selling author Cal Newport offers life hacks for producing high-quality work while working less.
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When It Comes to Memoirs, Divorce Is All the Rage
Lyz Lenz’s memoir, “This American Ex-Wife,” is one of several best-selling autobiographies that lift the veil on imperfect marriages.
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A New Publisher Promises Authors ‘the Lion’s Share of the Profit’
Authors Equity is tiny but has big industry names behind it. Its founders hope their profit-sharing approach and experience will…