The Devil in the White City
Civic glory and gory murder in 1893 Chicago. Continue reading The Devil in the White City
Category: Books
Sprawling Novel Overload
Are current authors biting off more than they can chew?
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The Sympathizer
The Vietnam War and its refugees’ American experience, from a Vietnamese point of view.
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Thoughts on the Paperwhite
About six weeks ago, I took the plunge and bought a Kindle Paperwhite, the latest Amazon ebook reader. I … Continue reading Thoughts on the Paperwhite
Surrender, New York: A Warning
This new novel has everything going for it. Its author is Caleb Carr, whose first book, “The Alienist,” was a … Continue reading Surrender, New York: A Warning
Movie Monday: Indignation
This is one great movie. Based on a short novel by Philip Roth, it traces the life of a young … Continue reading Movie Monday: Indignation
Election Year Reading
If you like a story well told and are interested in the history of small-r republican government, you could … Continue reading Election Year Reading
The BFG: Book Yes, Movie No
Disney has high hopes for its new movie, “The BFG,” which will open this Friday. It is a … Continue reading The BFG: Book Yes, Movie No
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