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Books Rachel Kushner among finalists for book critics prizes
Judges chose an electric range of 31 books in six competitive categories.
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Books What to read: A novel of Afghanistan, a writing guide, more
Three new releases you should check out.
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Books Authors appearing on LI this week
Readings and signings at bookstores and libraries in Nassau and Suffolk.
1/19/19
Books David Treuer challenges assumptions about American Indians
The book, by an Ojibwe novelist and anthropologist, is a welcome compendium of Indian voices and fresh insights.
1/18/19
Books '¡Cuba Libre!': captures history's 'unlikely' revolution
A wildly addictive book brings Fidel Castro, Che Guevara and other historical characters to life.
1/16/19
Books Bestsellers for the week ending Jan. 5
Publishers Weekly’s U.S. list powered by NPD BookScan for the week ending Jan. 5. HARDCOVERFICTION1. ...
1/15/19
Books What to read this week: A WWII spy story, an Indian novel, more
Three worthy reads hitting bookstores this week.
1/15/19
Books The Bookshop Band performs on LI
The London-based folk duo writes songs about novels by Philip Pullman, Hilary Mantel and others.
1/14/19
Books Three new poets to read now
Three new voices in poetry to make you sit up and listen, plus other books of note.
1/11/19
Books 'Hark': Sam Lipsyte satire is witty but meandering
The new novel from the author of "The Ask" has fun with a stand-up comic turned guru.
1/11/19