10 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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14 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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25 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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49 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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5 d. ago Guest column | Disillusioned by politics, I read these books to get out of my slump

Guest column | Disillusioned by politics, I read these books to get out of my slump  The Washington Post

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6 d. ago Book Review: Nate Bargatze tries to bring his comedy from screen to page with ‘Big Dumb Eyes’

For super fans or anyone who would rather read funny stories than watch Bargatze tell them on TV, “Big Dumb Eyes” is a quick read. The post Book Review: Nate Bargatze tries to bring his comedy from screen to page with ‘Big Dumb Eyes’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Spring 2025 book picks: 6 new releases — and where to read them

What are booksellers in two coastal Massachusetts travel destinations recommending this spring? Here's their list. The post Spring 2025 book picks: 6 new releases — and where to read them appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago West Seattle Book Club, theater, comedy, music, much more for your Thursday

West Seattle Book Club, theater, comedy, music, much more for your Thursday  West Seattle Blog...

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1 week ago Get It Now (for Free): ‘Trump 2.0 – The Most Dramatic First 100 Days in Presidential History’

For a limited time, join the Breitbart Fight Club and get a FREE copy of Joel Pollak’s new book chronicling the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term. The post Get It Now (for Free): ‘Trump 2.0 – The Most Dramatic First 100 Days in Presidential History’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago How a chance NFL game moment changed an author and coach's career

NPR's Juana Summers speaks to author Jim Murphy about his book, Inner Excellence, which has become a viral read among pro athletes and celebrities.

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2 w. ago Seattle Met’s Book Club Kicks Off with Local Author Thomas Kohnstamm

Seattle Met’s Book Club Kicks Off with Local Author Thomas Kohnstamm  Seattle Met

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3 w. ago Contributor: Hegseth purged two of my books on race. Did he actually read them?

Contributor: Hegseth purged two of my books on race. Did he actually read them?  Los Angeles Times

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3 w. ago Katy Perry Said She 'Read a Book on String Theory' to Prepare for Blue Origin Flight

Katy Perry was mocked on social media after said she "read a book on string theory" to prepare herself for the 11-minute Blue Origin flight to space. The post Katy Perry Said She ‘Read a Book on String Theory’ to Prepare for Blue Origin Flight appeared first on Breitbart.

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