Review
For a long novel, City on Fire is generously accessible and one of its strengths is in its absorbing, immersive momentum.
Read MoreThese three books by Patrick Modiano are short, intense, and sensuous.
Read MoreI love the inspirational story of Malala, but this film doesn’t dig below the headlines.
Read MoreTaken together, these entertaining early novels present a noteworthy collection—particularly for Samuel R. Delany fans.
Read MoreCurious Sound Objects showcases works that sit at the intersection of art and science as well as aesthetics and technology.
Read MoreSoprano Elizabeth Watts’ voice is as clear as crystal in every musical context and texture.
Read MoreBlues feeling remains as unpredictable as ever. Who would have guessed that its strongest incarnation this year so far would be Ironing Board Sam’s Super Spirit?
Read MoreStray Dog shows us again and again, through its protagonist’s words and actions, that you can’t judge a book by its cover, or its red neck.
Read MoreMy biggest gripe is with a central tenet of Jonathan Franzen’s fiction: communication between generations is impossible.
Read MoreDoug Varone’s strong sense of design, color, and music lends depth and a certain mystery to his dances.
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