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'The Last Romantics': Beautiful novel of intertwined siblings

A novel that follows one family across decades will appeal to fans of "The Immortalists" and "Commonwealth."

Books Bestsellers for the week ending Feb. 16
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Books '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."
2/21/19
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
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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