‘The Dilemmas of Working Women’ review: The inner struggles of women in Japan explored
Japan is infamous for its gender inequality. Few women occupy positions of political and corporate leadership. They overwhelmingly…
Test Yourself on Popular Streaming TV Shows and the Books That Inspired Them
Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about books that have gone on to find…
From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US
NEW YORK — With deep knowledge of Stephen King’s books and curiosity about their inspirations, writer Sharon Kitchens…
Oprah’s Book Club has a new pick, but it’s from 2007: See the title
Newly released books often dominate celebrity book clubs, but every now and then, an older title slips through…
‘The Magician of Tiger Castle’ review: Louis Sachar’s novel is funny and weird
Anatole isn’t just any magician. He’s the magician of Tiger Castle, whom the king of Esquaveta once declared…
‘People Like Us’ review: Jason Mott explores life as a writer
How does one follow up writing “A Hell of a Book” that wins the National Book Award? If…
The 10 most beautiful libraries in the world
Some libraries aren’t just places to borrow books — they’re destinations with deep history and architecture that tell…
’The Tilting House’ Review: a novel about coming of age in Communist Cuba
Yuri is a 16-year-old orphan who lives simply with her religious aunt in a big, old house in…
‘Royal Gambit’ review: The supernatural with a dry British sense of humor
Author Daniel O’Malley returns to the world of his series he started with “The Rook” with “Royal Gambit,”…
Part II — Top book on my top shelf
Woody Woodburn | Columnist Picking up where I left off last week in answering the question, “What is…