Two new books, “The Sirens’ Call” by Hayes and “Superbloom” by Carr, argue that our capacity for attention and connection has been devastated by the digital age In her memoir “The ...
An announcement from Simon & Schuster’s publisher left the literary community wondering whether blurbs, the little snippets of praise on a book jacket, are all they’re cracked up to be.
Nonfiction books, in particular, provide an invaluable opportunity to dive deep into various subjects, from self-improvement and business strategy to history and science. These books not only ...
This week’s challenge is focused on memorable movies that were adapted from nonfiction books or autobiographical novels. Just tap or click your answers to the five questions below. And scroll ...
“Harari’s two books are obvious examples of this – they cover a massive subject, rather than niche non-fiction which would only appeal to a smaller group,” says Snow. “[Bill] Bryson’s ...
Perry won the National Book Award in 2022 for her nonfiction book “South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation.” Her latest explores the connections ...
PhD in philosophy Becca Rothfeld is the nonfiction book critic at Book World. Before joining The Washington Post, she served as assistant literary editor of the New Republic and worked toward her ...
NCW — This book list of fiction and nonfiction is selected from the NCW Libraries’ top most checked out books in January. More information about local library services is online at ncwlibraries.org.
So, what do the bestselling non-fiction books in the UK of the 21st century say about us? Are we still voyeuristic sadists or do we have higher aspirations that have elevated us out of the gutter?
Said Roy in a statement, “I have been writing this book all my life. Perhaps a mother like mine deserved a writer like me as a daughter. Equally, perhaps a writer like me deserved a mother like her.