The Wedding People blends humor and tenderness in unexpected wedding drama, providing a fresh take on romcoms while exploring deeper themes of life and relationships.
It was 'great relief' for Haruki Murakami to finish his latest novel
Haruki Murakami revisits and rewrites a decades-old novella with 'The City and its Uncertain Walls,' blending past themes with contemporary reflections.
The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami review a labour of love
Haruki Murakami's new novel explores themes of nostalgia and creative struggle, culminating in a reflective yet ambiguous narrative.
It was 'great relief' for Haruki Murakami to finish his latest novel
Haruki Murakami revisits and rewrites a decades-old novella with 'The City and its Uncertain Walls,' blending past themes with contemporary reflections.
The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami review a labour of love
Haruki Murakami's new novel explores themes of nostalgia and creative struggle, culminating in a reflective yet ambiguous narrative.
Haruki Murakami: My books have been criticised so much over the years, I don't pay much attention'
The author revisited and rewrote a novella from 1980 to better reflect its important themes, reflecting on their growth as a writer.
'How to Fall in Love in a Time of Unnameable Disaster' is about community forged during crisis
Muriel Leung's novel, inspired by the COVID pandemic, captures anxiety, resilience, and love amid disaster, reflecting on complex human emotions during quarantine.
Batman '89 Official Sequel Novel Released This Week - Get A Nice Discount At Amazon
Batman: Resurrection explores the aftermath of Joker's influence in Gotham, highlighting chaos and Batman's ongoing struggle for justice.
S.F. author Joshua Mohr inhabits Viking punk as fictional band comes to life
Joshua Mohr's latest novel "Saint the Terrifying" encapsulates his punk roots and experiences within the vibrant East Bay music scene.
Reese Witherspoon announces first novel co-written with Harlan Coben
Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben are co-authoring a thriller novel set to release in autumn 2025, based on Witherspoon's original idea.
I wanted to do pulpy, hyper-violent action': Keanu Reeves on his novel with China Mieville and the afterlife of The Matrix
Keanu Reeves is known for his humble and nice demeanor, even taking on menial tasks and crediting his collaborator for their novel.
Keanu Reeves and China Mieville to release collaborative novel The Book of Elsewhere
Keanu Reeves is publishing his first novel in collaboration with author China Mieville. The novel is titled The Book of Elsewhere and is set in the world of Reeves' comic book series BRZRKR. It follows an immortal warrior on a journey to understand his immortality.
The novel is scheduled to be published on July 23 by Penguin. BRZRKR, the comic book series created by Reeves, became the highest-selling original comic book series debut in over 25 years.
Reese Witherspoon announces first novel co-written with Harlan Coben
Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben are co-authoring a thriller novel set to release in autumn 2025, based on Witherspoon's original idea.
I wanted to do pulpy, hyper-violent action': Keanu Reeves on his novel with China Mieville and the afterlife of The Matrix
Keanu Reeves is known for his humble and nice demeanor, even taking on menial tasks and crediting his collaborator for their novel.
Keanu Reeves and China Mieville to release collaborative novel The Book of Elsewhere
Keanu Reeves is publishing his first novel in collaboration with author China Mieville. The novel is titled The Book of Elsewhere and is set in the world of Reeves' comic book series BRZRKR. It follows an immortal warrior on a journey to understand his immortality.
The novel is scheduled to be published on July 23 by Penguin. BRZRKR, the comic book series created by Reeves, became the highest-selling original comic book series debut in over 25 years.
Rachel Kushner Lived With Freezing Pipes, Toxic Waste, and Awful Landlords
Kushner's novel captures nostalgia and identity through the lens of urban experiences and personal history.
Writing this book was like a drug high': Rachel Kushner on her Booker-listed novel
Rachel Kushner describes the writing of her novel 'Creation Lake' as the most exhilarating experience of her life, echoing themes of human history and existential urgency.
Rachel Kushner Lived With Freezing Pipes, Toxic Waste, and Awful Landlords
Kushner's novel captures nostalgia and identity through the lens of urban experiences and personal history.
Writing this book was like a drug high': Rachel Kushner on her Booker-listed novel
Rachel Kushner describes the writing of her novel 'Creation Lake' as the most exhilarating experience of her life, echoing themes of human history and existential urgency.
The Book of Love by Kelly Link is a highly praised novel that is compared to Neil Gaiman's American Gods.
The novel is set in a fictional town called Lovesend, Massachusetts, and explores themes of love, death, and the supernatural.
Briefly Noted Book Reviews
Forgottenness is a novel that connects two characters separated by a century: a present-day Ukrainian writer and a twentieth-century Polish Ukrainian nationalist.
Baumgartner is a slender, ruminative novel about a professor mourning his wife's death and struggling to make sense of his life.
The Watermark by Sam Mills review a time-travelling romp
Sam Mills's 'The Watermark' is a whimsical adventure story that combines elements of humor, time travel, and self-reflection, asking readers to engage deeply.
Parasol Against the Axe by Helen Oyeyemi review a wild ride through Prague
Helen Oyeyemi's latest novel is a story about stories, with Prague as the backdrop and the idea that reading is subjective.
The novel explores themes of love, history, and identity, with formal experimentation and narrative instability.
Kelly Link Discusses 'The Book of Love'
The Book of Love by Kelly Link is a highly praised novel that is compared to Neil Gaiman's American Gods.
The novel is set in a fictional town called Lovesend, Massachusetts, and explores themes of love, death, and the supernatural.
Briefly Noted Book Reviews
Forgottenness is a novel that connects two characters separated by a century: a present-day Ukrainian writer and a twentieth-century Polish Ukrainian nationalist.
Baumgartner is a slender, ruminative novel about a professor mourning his wife's death and struggling to make sense of his life.
The Watermark by Sam Mills review a time-travelling romp
Sam Mills's 'The Watermark' is a whimsical adventure story that combines elements of humor, time travel, and self-reflection, asking readers to engage deeply.
Parasol Against the Axe by Helen Oyeyemi review a wild ride through Prague
Helen Oyeyemi's latest novel is a story about stories, with Prague as the backdrop and the idea that reading is subjective.
The novel explores themes of love, history, and identity, with formal experimentation and narrative instability.
Starting pitchers Quintana, Manaea, Severino, Blackburn, and Peterson have had varied performances, representing the Metsian condition.
Curveball, a novel by Eric Goodman, intertwines the human condition with a Mets-centered storyline, reflecting the essence of being a Mets fan.
Elif Shafak: As a writer in Turkey, you can be attacked, put on trial, imprisoned'
The novel 'There Are Rivers in the Sky' centers around a single raindrop connecting diverse characters through time and geography, highlighting the impact of the climate crisis.
Book excerpt: 'This Strange Eventful History' by Claire Messud - Harvard Gazette
The novel 'This Strange Eventful History' by Claire Messud delves into the lives of three generations of a family with Algerian roots, shaped by displacement, war, and societal turmoil.
Wife by Charlotte Mendelson review bravura portrait of a marriage in meltdown
Charlotte Mendelson delves into narcissism and domestic turmoil in her novel Wife, creating grotesque characters like Penny and exploring the complexities of family dynamics.
Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner review trials of the wealthy
A captivating novel by Taffy Brodesser-Akner delves into the shattering effects of wealth and inherited trauma on a family.
Wife by Charlotte Mendelson review bravura portrait of a marriage in meltdown
Charlotte Mendelson delves into narcissism and domestic turmoil in her novel Wife, creating grotesque characters like Penny and exploring the complexities of family dynamics.
Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner review trials of the wealthy
A captivating novel by Taffy Brodesser-Akner delves into the shattering effects of wealth and inherited trauma on a family.
Don't read just one book about Sri Lanka': VV Ganeshananthan on her civil war novel
VV Ganeshananthan's novel 'Brotherless Night' tackles the Sri Lankan civil war, paralleling Mistry's 'A Fine Balance' in emotional impact and significance.
What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in May
Carys Davies' novel, Clear, set in the mid-19th century on a remote Scottish island, showcases her adept storytelling and historical immersion.
Until August by Gabriel Garcia Marquez review his abandoned last novel
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's posthumously published novel, Until August, faced a mixed reception from him due to his battle with dementia.
The novel, a breezy romp featuring the erotic adventures of a middle-aged mother, was originally set aside to prioritize another final novel, Memories of My Melancholy Whores.
'The Extinction of Irena Rey' asks: Can anything be truly individual and independent?
Translators deserve acknowledgment on book covers for their work.
The Extinction of Irena Rey is a novel about translation and inspired by real events.
On my radar: Claire Messud's cultural highlights
Messud's latest novel is This Strange Eventful History, published in 2023 by Fleet.
How Marilynne Robinson Reads Scripture
Marilynne Robinson's novels evoke a sense of celestial light.
Robinson's novels reflect her deep knowledge and love of Christianity.
Don't read just one book about Sri Lanka': VV Ganeshananthan on her civil war novel
VV Ganeshananthan's novel 'Brotherless Night' tackles the Sri Lankan civil war, paralleling Mistry's 'A Fine Balance' in emotional impact and significance.
What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in May
Carys Davies' novel, Clear, set in the mid-19th century on a remote Scottish island, showcases her adept storytelling and historical immersion.
Until August by Gabriel Garcia Marquez review his abandoned last novel
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's posthumously published novel, Until August, faced a mixed reception from him due to his battle with dementia.
The novel, a breezy romp featuring the erotic adventures of a middle-aged mother, was originally set aside to prioritize another final novel, Memories of My Melancholy Whores.
'The Extinction of Irena Rey' asks: Can anything be truly individual and independent?
Translators deserve acknowledgment on book covers for their work.
The Extinction of Irena Rey is a novel about translation and inspired by real events.
On my radar: Claire Messud's cultural highlights
Messud's latest novel is This Strange Eventful History, published in 2023 by Fleet.
How Marilynne Robinson Reads Scripture
Marilynne Robinson's novels evoke a sense of celestial light.
Robinson's novels reflect her deep knowledge and love of Christianity.
The Ministry of Time author Kaliane Bradley: It was just so much fun'
Kaliane Bradley published a novel exploring time-travel romance and addressing modern life's absurdity, imperialism, and environmental crisis.
Writing Through the War in Ukraine
The article discusses Sasha Vasilyuk's op-ed on the collateral damage of Russia's war on Ukraine and highlights her novel, blending true events with dark humor.
Why Write? Hisham Matar Relishes Its Magnificent Failure'
Hisham Matar is known for his sustained attention to art, spending hours with a single painting each week.
Matar's new novel, My Friends, follows three Libyan exiles in London and their decades-long friendships.
In Jennifer Croft's 'The Extinction of Irena Rey,' literature is alive-even dangerous
Jennifer Croft's novel, 'The Extinction of Irena Rey', explores the complexities of translation, art, and nature through the disappearance of the titular character.
Why Write? Hisham Matar Relishes Its Magnificent Failure'
Hisham Matar is known for his sustained attention to art, spending hours with a single painting each week.
Matar's new novel, My Friends, follows three Libyan exiles in London and their decades-long friendships.
In Jennifer Croft's 'The Extinction of Irena Rey,' literature is alive-even dangerous
Jennifer Croft's novel, 'The Extinction of Irena Rey', explores the complexities of translation, art, and nature through the disappearance of the titular character.
Shilpi Somaya Gowda Wants to Move Beyond the Rhetoric
Reflecting on current events for inspiration
Using fiction to explore societal issues
Helen Oyeyemi: I like other humans mediated through art'
Helen Oyeyemi's new novel, Parasol Against the Axe, is set in Prague and takes place during a weekend hen party involving a book whose text changes every time it's opened.
Oyeyemi was inspired to write about Prague after reading books about the city, including Magic Prague by Angelo Maria Ripellino and Vitezslav Nezval's poems.
Shilpi Somaya Gowda Wants to Move Beyond the Rhetoric
Reflecting on current events for inspiration
Using fiction to explore societal issues
Helen Oyeyemi: I like other humans mediated through art'
Helen Oyeyemi's new novel, Parasol Against the Axe, is set in Prague and takes place during a weekend hen party involving a book whose text changes every time it's opened.
Oyeyemi was inspired to write about Prague after reading books about the city, including Magic Prague by Angelo Maria Ripellino and Vitezslav Nezval's poems.
One Another by Gail Jones review a writer's obsession with Joseph Conrad
The novel by Gail Jones explores displacement, loss, and imagination through a dual narrative approach involving Joseph Conrad.
The protagonist Helen uses a fictional project on Conrad to deepen her connection with the writer and escape the challenges of her critical thesis.
Briefly Noted Book Reviews
Interconnected characters spanning significant periods
Exploration of philosophical musings on spirituality and relationships
What's at the Intersection of Crypto and AI? Perhaps Murder
Ari Juels explores the potential dangers of AI and smart contracts in society.
Juels' novel 'The Oracle' delves into the intersection of technology and crime in a near-future setting.
Life is 'Plastic' in Scott Guild's novel and companion album
Scott Guild's debut novel, 'Plastic,' is a dark and entertaining saga about a postapocalyptic world populated by plastic figurines.
'Plastic' is being released simultaneously in prose and music, making it a unique publishing experience.
My Year of Finance Boys - The Paris Review
The author dated a hedge fund analyst for research purposes for her novel about finance.
The author became curious about finance and was drawn to finance boys as romantic material.
Agustin Fernandez Mallo on his eclectic catalogue of love - The Skinny
Poet Agustín Fernández Mallo has written a novel called The Book of All Loves that explores the concept of love through various forms.
The novel combines lyrical descriptions of love, academic discussions, and a traditional narrative to present love as a transformative force.
Ananda Devi and Callie Siskel Recommend - The Paris Review
Intimacies is a novel about the psychic effects of inhabiting another person's mind.
The narrator grapples with a sense of self and the boundaries between self and other.
Pity by Andrew McMillan review men and memories in a Yorkshire pit town
Andrew McMillan, known for his poetry, has written a novel called Pity, which explores male identity, sexuality, and the effects of history and politics.
Pity incorporates multiple viewpoints and narrative styles, including anonymous bystanders and fieldnotes from visiting academics.
You're In Luck! The Author Of 'Such A Fun Age' Is Back With Another Hit
Kiley Reid's second novel, Come and Get It, was inspired by a phrase her students used: 'Oh, my gosh, I hate telling about this.'
Reid interviewed 20-something women to capture the pithy, privileged sound bites that she used as source material for her characters' dialogue.
Wellness by Nathan Hill review the tragicomic maladies of marriage
Nathan Hill's novel explores the dynamics of a 21st-century marriage and the quest for joy through wellness.
The story follows a young couple in love, Jack and Elizabeth, who meet in 1990s Chicago and navigate the ups and downs of their relationship.
Briefly Noted Book Reviews
The novel 'Poor Deer' follows a sixteen-year-old girl named Margaret who is trying to come to terms with the death of her childhood friend.
The novel 'Nonfiction' is a raw and emotional story about a writer addressing her drug-addicted daughter while reflecting on her own fragmented childhood.
A Viral Theory That Taylor Swift Wrote This Novel Was Debunked
Taylor Swift is not the author of the novel 'Argylle,' despite fan speculation.
Director Matthew Vaughn confirmed that his own daughter believed the fan theory and had to correct her.
Writing Is Doomed to Fail. That's Why Hisham Matar Loves It.
Hisham Matar's new novel explores the theme of exile and friendship
Matar has a deep appreciation for art and spends hours looking at paintings
Lit Snax: 1.11.24 - San Francisco Bay Times
Magical Edwardian romp with LGBTQ+ characters and spicy scenes
Charming novel about two women and the unexpected return of the accidental father
Rachel Cusk's Parade Turns the Novel Upside Down | The Walrus
Being self-aware isn't always accurate; people may present themselves oppositely to reality. Rachel Cusk explores the relationship between telling and being in her unconventional novel Parade.
Going Home by Tom Lamont review vibrant debut of fathers and sons
Tragedy can unexpectedly shift responsibilities, trapping individuals in situations they tried to escape.
The best translated fiction review roundup
Alia Trabucco Zeran's novel 'Clean' builds a gripping narrative through small details, culminating in a haunting atmosphere full of dread.
War by Louis-Ferdinand Celine review disturbing, compelling, incomplete
Do not expect traditional novel pleasures from this unique volume blending war experiences and harsh narrative tone.
Bad Habit by Alana S Portero review in search of acceptance
The novel 'Bad Habit' by Alana S Portero explores intense themes of love, self-worth, and acceptance amidst a backdrop of mythical parallels and vivid character portrayals.