17 h. ago ‘One of the best books I’ve ever, ever read’: Oprah picks Ocean Vuong’s new novel for her book club

Winfrey called the poet and novelist “one of America’s greatest treasures.” The post ‘One of the best books I’ve ever, ever read’: Oprah picks Ocean Vuong’s new novel for her book club appeared first on Boston.com.

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21 h. ago Author Ocean Vuong on 'the shared bond of survival' and his new novel

Author Ocean Vuong talks about his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It centers on the unlikely friendship between a 19-year-old college dropout and an 82-year-old with dementia.

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31 h. ago 6 new books this week showcase top talent: Ocean Vuong, Ron Chernow and Dave Barry

A host of beloved authors have new books hitting shelves this week, including a memoir by humorist Barry, a Mark Twain bio by Chernow and essays by Richard Russo.

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55 h. ago In Ocean Vuong’s melancholy ‘Emperor of Gladness,’ happiness is elusive and the American Dream out of reach

In Ocean Vuong’s melancholy ‘Emperor of Gladness,’ happiness is elusive and the American Dream out of reach  Los Angeles Times

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3 d. ago Review | Dave Barry looks back at growing up without growing up

Review | Dave Barry looks back at growing up without growing up  The Washington Post

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8 d. ago 5 new books to check out this week — including Isabel Allende's latest

My Name Is Emilia Del Valle is the newest novel from the prodigious Chilean expat, now in her 80s. Plus, a personal history of the orange, a Josephine Baker history and having kids in the digital age.

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1 week ago SF's Nisei Celebrates AAPI month with a culinary showcase of Asian American talent

SF's Nisei Celebrates AAPI month with a culinary showcase of Asian American talent  KTVU

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1 week ago ‘No Appointments Here’: A Mad Dash to Get a Real ID Ahead of the Deadline

A Real ID, passport or other federally recognized document will be required starting next week for domestic flights. Good luck booking an appointment.

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