CHICAGO — Nelson Algren will not go away. Although he moved from Chicago in 1975 and died in 1981, he has managed to remain a frequent visitor, in the form of his famous novels, of course, but also in other ways that have given him a strange form of immortality. Before telling you of the lat…
FICTION: Three siblings make their way in the world after their mother's hospitalization. "Commitment" by Mona Simpson; Alfred A. Knopf (384 pages, $29) ——— In the broader culture of the American family, every family is its own subculture, and the one mapped in Mona Simpson's novel "Commitme…
NONFICTION: An enlightening look at American political scandals in the 1920s, which continue to shape how politics is played to this day. "Crooked" by Nathan Masters; Hachette Books (384 pages, $30) ——— Despite our compulsion for appending "-gate" onto every governmental misstep, Watergate w…
Books in brief "The Best of Everything" by Rona Jaffe; Penguin Classics (496 pages, $20) ——— Immediately upon finishing this lively, delightful and heartbreaking novel — first published in 1958, just rereleased by Penguin Classics — I pulled Mary McCarthy's "The Group" off my shelf and rerea…
FICTION: A collection of 10 satisfyingly spooky short stories. "Muckross Abbey" by Sabina Murray; Black Cat (256 pages, $17) ——— When Simone goes missing on her honeymoon in Ireland, her friend and former roommate Kelly flies out to help locate her. She refuses to believe either foul play or…
“American Cults: Cabals, Corruption, and Charismatic Leaders” by Jim Willis; Visible Ink Press (368 pages, $54.95) ——— What’s the difference between a cult and a church? Often, it depends on where you stand. To the believers inside, their religion provides guidance and security. To the suspi…
FICTION: Three orphaned Vietnamese children are forced to make a new life in England. "Wandering Souls" by Cecile Pin; Henry Holt (240 pages, $25.99) ——— Cecile Pin's debut novel, "Wandering Souls," is at its core a tenderhearted story about the least tender of experiences: that of refugee c…
FICTION: Three orphaned Vietnamese children are forced to make a new life in England. "Wandering Souls" by Cecile Pin; Henry Holt (240 pages, $25.99) ——— Cecile Pin's debut novel, "Wandering Souls," is at its core a tenderhearted story about the least tender of experiences: that of refugee children, separated from their parents and extended family, forced to grow up on their own in a foreign ...
Paperback Picks Time again for a round of Paperback Picks! This month: some impressive follow-up novels from bestselling authors, an Oscar-winning actor's poignant memoir, a truly hilarious political satire, and more — all freshly out in paperback. Happy reading! "Finding Me: A Memoir" by Viola Davis (HarperCollins, $17.99). The great Davis, whose performances on screen have thrilled us for ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If you ever meet Tim Vandehey, resist the urge. “I get this all the time,” he said, “‘What do you do, Tim?’ I’ll be at a party or whatever. ‘Oh, I’m a ghost writer.’ ‘Really.’ “The same question follows 90% of the time. ‘Who have you written books for?’ and the next thing almost always follows, ‘If you can tell me.’ It’s supposed to be this big hush-hush thing.” It’s not. ...
FICTION: In her second English-language novel, an acclaimed Vietnamese author gives voice to the forgotten children of war. "Dust Child" by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai; Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill (352 pages, $28) ——— When the American war machine withdrew from Vietnam, it left a lot behind. It left a military debacle so mismanaged it became a common metaphor for disaster. It left years of fighting ...
"The Young and the Restless" celebrates its 50th anniversary this month as the No. 1 daytime drama for 35 consecutive years, with fans growing up alongside the actors.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Keanu Reeves only says 380 words while playing the role of John Wick in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'.
A 28-year-old Nashville resident killed multiple children and staff members at a Tennessee school before they were shot and killed by the police.
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As 2023 quickly approaches, many Montanans may start to consider their New Year’s resolutions. If exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight, and living more economically are on your list, you’re not alone. In fact, a survey found those were among the top five resolutions for 2022.
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