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Iconic Writer Joan Didion Dies at 87

Joan Didion has died at the age of 87 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, Penguin Random House/Knopf has confirmed. One of America’s most revered and admired writers, Didion’s legacy includes her influential contributions to the New Journalism movement and the bestselling memoir, The Year of Magical Thinking. The New…
BookTrib
December 23, 2021
Nonfiction

Taking care of our parents, and ourselves

“In any given year, almost 30% of the U.S. population will be caring for an ill, disabled, or aging friend or family member.” So we are informed by Ariel Gore in her new memoir The End of Eve (Hawthorne Books, March). She goes on to explain: “The typical caregiver, it…
Melissa Duclos
March 4, 2014
Fiction

Liam Callanan on Bookstores, Travel and Magic of Paris

Who doesn't love Paris? Whether it's the language, the culture, the food, or just that element of je ne sais quoi, there's something magnetic about the city. With so many different words that could be used, it's telling that perhaps the most common word to describe the city is magic. And no…
BookTrib
April 11, 2018
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Early Bird Books: 13 Books Our Favorite Celebrities Love

Stars—they read like us! We’ll be the first to admit that we love a bit of celebrity gossip—especially when it involves what's on people's shelves. Lately, stars like Reese Witherspoon and Emma Watson have been hopping on the book club train, selecting titles each month and leading thoughtful reading discussions with their fans. It's been…
Early Bird Books
January 30, 2018