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M.L. Stedman Is Back — With Another Impossible Dilemma
In “A Far-Flung Life,” the author of “The Light Between Oceans” spins a wrenching tale of love tested by secrecy.
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The Collapse of Presidential Rhetoric
From Lincoln’s eloquence to Trump’s 108-minute harangue
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In Tayari Jones’s ‘Kin,’ Friendship Persists as Lives Diverge
Oprah’s New Pick: The author of ‘An American Marriage’ is back with a novel about two girlhood friends who set off in different directions.
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Do I Still Matter?
Two new books — and a lot of free time — got me thinking about how we yearn to matter.
Feb 20
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Comedy in a Country on Fire
In ‘Rebel English Academy,’ Mohammed Hanif scorches state terror from the inside.
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Love, Actually (and Scientifically, and Otherwise)
From the Kinsey Institute to “Wuthering Heights” to hand-painted Valentines
Feb 13
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Scott Simon’s Open Book: Ron Charles joins us to talk about leaving WashPo and staying critical about Lit
A recording from Ron Charles and Scott Simon's live video
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America’s Best Idea — Sabotaged
Political theater, plus Dracula, board books, and library joy
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Ron Charles
I write about books, authors, and literary culture. Formerly a book critic at The Washington Post.
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