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Adam Kinzinger, Mitt Romney and the evolution of the Republican party
Published: 1/19/2024 -
'The Frozen River' tells the fictionalized story of a real 18th century midwife
Published: 1/18/2024 -
'The Golden Screen' chronicles the films that shaped the Asian American diaspora
Published: 1/17/2024 -
'Orbital' captures one day in the life of six astronauts
Published: 1/16/2024 -
Álvaro Enrigue's new novel reimagines Hernán Cortés' and Moctezuma's empires
Published: 1/15/2024 -
Two historical fiction novels focus on women's lives during wars in Southeast Asia
Published: 1/12/2024 -
Roxane Gay fleshes out her strong 'Opinions'
Published: 1/11/2024 -
Celine Saintclare's debut novel explores the life of a 'Sugar,Baby' in London
Published: 1/10/2024 -
Olympic runner Caster Semenya's memoir tackles gender stereotypes in sports
Published: 1/9/2024 -
Booker Prize winner 'Prophet Song' is a dystopian tale of Irish authoritarianism
Published: 1/8/2024 -
Novels by Barbara Kingsolver and Daniel Mason excavate history for new meanings
Published: 1/5/2024 -
'The House of Doors' is a novel about romance, secrecy and colonialism in Malaysia
Published: 1/4/2024 -
In 'A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens,' debt takes on many meanings
Published: 1/3/2024 -
Anne Enright's 'The Wren, The Wren' is a family story about poetry and betrayal
Published: 1/2/2024 -
In 'The Fraud,' Zadie Smith takes on historical fiction and the Tichborne case
Published: 1/1/2024 -
In 'The World Central Kitchen Cookbook,' José Andrés collects recipes with impact
Published: 12/30/2023 -
Books by Raghavan Iyer and CrossCultureKev celebrate curry and chai recipes
Published: 12/29/2023 -
In 'Big Heart Little Stove,' chef Erin French focuses on recipes and hospitality
Published: 12/28/2023 -
Mark Kurlansky's new book 'The Core of an Onion' dives deep into culinary history
Published: 12/27/2023 -
Marcela Valladolid's cookbook 'Familia' celebrates community and her Mexican roots
Published: 12/26/2023
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