Book Reviews

Letter: A Quant’s Tale

New York Times Book Reviews - Thu, 01/31/2013 - 15:55
A reader responds to a recent review of James Owen Weatherall’s “Physics of Wall Street.”

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Letters: Don’t Quote That

New York Times Book Reviews - Thu, 01/31/2013 - 15:54
Readers respond to a recent review of Joyce Johnson’s “The Voice Is All.”

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Dave Barry: By the Book

New York Times Book Reviews - Thu, 01/31/2013 - 10:00
The author of “Insane City” spent his childhood reading “Richie Rich,” “Archie” and “Batman” comics: “pretty much anything unlikely to inspire intellectual development.”

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I love this book: 'Calling Dr. Laura'

USAToday Books - Wed, 01/30/2013 - 21:06
Nicole Georges' graphic memoir has earned raves from Rachel Maddow and others.
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ArtsBeat: 'Finnegans Wake' Follows Tocqueville Onto Chinese Best-Seller List

New York Times Book Reviews - Wed, 01/30/2013 - 15:12
A translation of the famously knotty James Joyce novel has sold 8,000 copies, thanks in part to an innovative marketing campaign.
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'Manology' unlocks secrets of your man's mind

USAToday Books - Tue, 01/29/2013 - 23:11
Tyrese Gibson and Rev Run's new book helps women find a "true" relationship.
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Oprah's latest book pick: debut novelist Ayana Mathis

USAToday Books - Tue, 01/29/2013 - 22:56
The author is "permanently stunned" that Winfrey chose 'The Twelve Tribes of Hattie.'
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New Voices: 'Indiscretion' novelist Charles Dubow

USAToday Books - Tue, 01/29/2013 - 22:44
A glamorous, fortysomething couple deals with lust and betrayal in the book, out Tuesday.
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Roundup: Old favorites return in new mysteries

USAToday Books - Tue, 01/29/2013 - 22:07
New mysteries from Ian Rankin, Peter Robinson, Nele Neuhaus and Charles Todd.
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Book Buzz: Jojo Moyes movie, Hillary Clinton memoir

USAToday Books - Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:19
A look at top news in the book and publishing world.
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ArtsBeat: Treat Yourself to a New Book by Amy Poehler

New York Times Book Reviews - Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:24
Ms. Poehler, the "Saturday Night Live" alumna and star of "Parks and Recreation," is writing a memoir in the form of "an illustrated, nonlinear diary" for the It Books imprint of HarperCollins.
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ArtsBeat: Biography of J.D. Salinger Coming in September

New York Times Book Reviews - Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:17
"The Private War of J.D. Salinger," a biography of the reclusive author of "The Catcher in the Rye," draws on interviews with more than 150 people who worked with and knew Salinger or were influenced by his work.
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Book Buzz: J.D. Salinger bio, Joaquin Phoenix in 'Inherent Vice'

USAToday Books - Tue, 01/29/2013 - 07:43
A look at today's top book and publishing news.
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'Parks and Recreation' star Amy Poehler to write book

USAToday Books - Tue, 01/29/2013 - 06:15
The TV comedian is writing an unconventional memoir with "universal appeal."
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'Hour of Peril' explores the first plot against Lincoln

USAToday Books - Tue, 01/29/2013 - 00:16
Daniel Stashower reveals the story of the first time they tried to kill Abraham Lincoln.
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'One and Only Ivan,' 'Not My Hat' win kid-lit prizes

USAToday Books - Mon, 01/28/2013 - 07:37
Katherine Applegate wins the Newbery; Jon Klassen takes the Caldecott.
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Book Buzz: Caldecott, Newbery awards, B&N closings

USAToday Books - Sun, 01/27/2013 - 20:42
A look at today's top book and publishing news.
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