Books
Prison doesn’t “fail” so much as it succeeds at missions nobody in authority wants to acknowledge: punishment, humiliation, and separation from the community beyond the walls
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Don’t underestimate the elemental power of a story that takes the reader inside the mind and heart of a good and decent man caught in a helpless situation.
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Here is a composite review of some recent fiction by women. Some are more successful than others, but all are worth a look.
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Anka Muhlstein’s book is probably best read as a biography of a hard-working family man and not as a thorough assessment of Pissarro’s art.
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As the first draft of documenting choreographer Alexei Ratmansky’s career, this book will be invaluable, but by the end of it, the story may look somewhat different.
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Jeremy Eichler calls on hearers to engage in “deep listening,” by which he means engaging the mind and heart not just with the music, but also with the historical, cultural, and artistic contexts that gave rise to it.
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Two new kids’ books celebrate books, reading, and illustrators — perfect for the young bibliophile in your life.
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This book offers a deep dive — a very deep dive — into how contemporary tokens work, and the consequences of their use, both for the good and for the bad.
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The textile arts have been dissed by so many narrow-minded educators and critics over the years that it is heartening to have two exhibits (and their catalogues) treat the art of the woven with the respect and awe that it deserves.
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Arts Feature: Recommended Books, 2023
An eclectic round-up of the favorite books of the year from our critics.
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