Book Reviews

Book Buzz: Scarlett Johansson to direct Truman Capote work

USAToday Books - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 20:19
Plus, check out the cover of James Patterson's 'Treasure Hunters.'
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Letter: Be True to Your Work

New York Times Book Reviews - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 17:51
A reader responds to a recent essay by Andrea Wulf.    

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Letter: ‘Finding Florida’

New York Times Book Reviews - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 17:51
A reader responds to a recent review of T. D. Allman’s “Finding Florida.”    

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Letter: Take It

New York Times Book Reviews - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 17:50
A reader responds to a recent essay by Sandra Beasley.    

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Letter: Hearts, Minds, Bodies

New York Times Book Reviews - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 17:50
A reader responds to a recent review of Randall B. Woods’s “Shadow Warrior.”    

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Letters: Willa Cather’s Letters

New York Times Book Reviews - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 17:50
Readers respond to a recent review of Willa Cather’s letters.    

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‘The Golem and the Jinni,’ by Helene Wecker

New York Times Book Reviews - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 16:01
In Helene Wecker’s novel, two folkloric creatures emerge onto the streets of 1899 New York.    
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Hilary Mantel: By the Book

New York Times Book Reviews - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:00
The author of “Wolf Hall” and “Bring Up the Bodies” prefers books with action: “I don’t like overrefinement, or to dwell in the heads of vaporous ladies with fine sensibilities.”    

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E-book sales are up 43%, but that's still a 'slowdown'

USAToday Books - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 06:16
The increase is less than in previous years, and hardcovers still outsell e-books.
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I love this book: 'Maybe We'll Have You Back'

USAToday Books - Wed, 05/15/2013 - 21:30
Fred Stoller's memoir details what it's like to be a 'perennial TV guest star.'
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Book Buzz: Watch John Green's inspirational commencement speech

USAToday Books - Wed, 05/15/2013 - 21:28
Plus, 'Duck Dynasty' is a hit on the best seller list
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In a digital world, print books maintain appeal

USAToday Books - Wed, 05/15/2013 - 07:01
Some people love their e-readers, but there are still some who want to see it on paper.
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Clive James on Dan Brown: 'I pity him deeply'

USAToday Books - Wed, 05/15/2013 - 06:40
The British critic, who did a new translation of 'Divine Comedy,' shares his thoughts.
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New Voices: Chinese-American author Bill Cheng

USAToday Books - Wed, 05/15/2013 - 03:57
His debut novel, 'Southern Cross the Dog,' is about a young black man in Mississippi.
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Graduation gift guide: Books beyond 'Oh, the Places You'll Go'

USAToday Books - Wed, 05/15/2013 - 00:07
A guide to the perfect books to give your grad.
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Book Buzz: Judy Blume's 'Tiger Eyes' adapted for film

USAToday Books - Tue, 05/14/2013 - 20:27
E-book sales are up by 43%, but that's viewed as a slowdown in the market.
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Dante's 'Inferno' inspired Dan Brown's 'Inferno'

USAToday Books - Tue, 05/14/2013 - 07:01
Adventuresome professor Robert Langdon, returns in a novel inspired by Dante's 'Inferno.'
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Dan Brown has 'no doubt' 'Inferno' will be a movie

USAToday Books - Tue, 05/14/2013 - 07:01
Dan Brown's 'Inferno' likely will become a movie, but 'The Lost Symbol' comes first.
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'Yellow Birds' author Kevin Powers picks his favorite books

USAToday Books - Mon, 05/13/2013 - 00:00
His book is about the Iraq War.
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Excerpt: 'We Are Water' by Wally Lamb

USAToday Books - Sun, 05/12/2013 - 23:00
Read an excerpt of the upcoming book from the author of two of Oprah's Book Club selections.
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