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'Lost Children Archive': Chorus of voices from refugee crisis

The former Hofstra professor revisits, through fiction, the themes of her nonfiction "Tell Me How It Ends."

Celebrities Recent notable deaths
See all the movie stars, musicians, authors, sports figures and other notable people whom we've recently lost.
2/20/19
Books What to read: 'Happy Days' mystery, essays, more
Three new standout nonfiction and fiction releases.
2/20/19
Books 7 new books to read during Black History Month
Here are seven recently published works of nonfiction and biography that illuminate the African-American experience.
2/19/19
Books LI author talks novel about teacher-student bond
A historical novelist from Huntington Bay sets her new novel on contemporary Long Island.
2/19/19
Movies 'Eighth Grade,' 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' win WGA Awards
The annual awards show is one of the final awards season bellwethers before the Oscars.
2/18/19
Books Authors appearing on LI this week
A roundup of readings and signings at local bookstores and libraries.
2/16/19
Books Bestsellers for the week ending Feb. 9
Publishers Weekly’s U.S. list powered by NPD BookScan for the week ending Feb. 9.HARDCOVERFICTION1. CONNECTIONS ...
2/15/19
Books Jane Harper's mysteries are as big as her native Australia
For 'The Lost Man,' she went into the Outback to research life in the remotest reaches of her country.
2/13/19
Books LI author talks new book on 'Wild Bill' Hickok
The author of "Dodge City" brings the Wild West back to life for modern readers.
2/12/19
Books New books: Toni Morrison, an account of Chernobyl, more
Three new standout nonfiction and fiction releases.
2/12/19