Books

The Persistence of Memory

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Naton Leslie has been called “the poet of a forgotten America,” and a “poet of the working class.”

Book Review: Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga of the World's Most Revered and Reviled Bird

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Through strong reporting skills, a keen eye for quirky details and a breezy writing style, Blechman transforms the loathsome urban scavengers into majestic and storied creatures.

Book Reviews: Bridge of Sighs

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Indeed, it’s Richard Russo’s devotion to details—of place, speech, character—that make Russo’s work such a thrill and a blessing.

Short Takes: October

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Five books for October reading.