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Book Review: ‘Land of Milk and Honey,’ by C Pam Zhang

Date
Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 12:40 PM
Description
In C Pam Zhang’s “Land of Milk and Honey,” a chef finds herself in an elite community for the superrich in the Italian Alps, one of the last places on Earth where crops still grow.

Book Review: ‘Language City,’ by Ross Perlin

Date
Monday, February 19, 2024 - 3:00 AM
Description
In “Language City,” the linguist Ross Perlin chronicles some of the precious traditions hanging on in the world’s most linguistically diverse metropolis.

Book Review: ‘LatinoLand,’ by Marie Arana

Date
Sunday, February 18, 2024 - 3:02 AM
Description
As the presidential election approaches, “LatinoLand,” by Marie Arana, explores the diverse politics and historical roots of Hispanic Americans.

Book Review: ‘Leaving,’ by Roxana Robinson

Date
Sunday, February 11, 2024 - 12:55 PM
Description
In her new novel, “Leaving,” Roxana Robinson reunites a former couple. One of them is divorced; the other is still married. What now?

Book Review: ‘Leo Lionni’

Date
Friday, January 05, 2024 - 8:24 AM
Description
The illustrator of classic children’s books like “Frederick” and “Swimmy” was also a painter, sculptor, graphic designer and more.

Book Review: ‘Lessons for Survival,’ by Emily Raboteau

Date
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 10:10 AM
Description
In her elegant essay collection, “Lessons for Survival,” Emily Raboteau confronts climate collapse, societal breakdown and the Covid pandemic while trying to raise children in a responsible way.