Starter Villain

Book Review

Starter Villain

By John Scalzi

Charlie struggles to be a bad guy. Maybe his cat can tell him what to do.

Podcast
Authors on Audio: Gregg Jarrett

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

Beyond The Book
Our 7 Most Favorable Reviews in September 2023

We came, we read, we gushed. Here’s a recap of the titles that left us especially warm and swoony last month.

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    The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy: And the Path to a Shared American Future

    Is atoning for our country’s past sins even possible?

    Beyond The Book

    Our 5 Most Popular Posts: September 2023

    We love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. But all kidding aside, here are September’s winners.

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    Night Watch: A Novel

    By Jayne Anne Phillips

    Night Watch: A Novel

    An exquisitely rendered tale set in turbulent antebellum West Virginia.

    And the Banned Played On

    Reading Is a Leap of Faith

    …one we shouldn’t keep our kids from taking.

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    Blood & Ink

    By Joe Pompeo

    Blood & Ink

    A deliciously tawdry, well-told tale.

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    Bridge to the Sun

    By Bruce Henderson

    Bridge to the Sun

    Unsung soldier heroes finally get their due.

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    Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close

    Unpacking the gendered politics behind those purposeful pouches.

    Book Review

    The Wren, the Wren: A Novel

    By Anne Enright

    The Wren, the Wren: A Novel

    A stirring tale of family bonds forged by absence.
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