Books in brief "Johanna Porter Is Not Sorry" by Sara Read; Graydon House (320 pages, $17.99) ——— I don't mind telling you, protagonists who do risky things always make me uneasy, although without their foolish behavior there'd probably be no…
NONFICTION: A harrowing exposé of child abuse and torture in Catholic orphanages of the 20th century. "Ghosts of the Orphanage" by Christine Kenneally; PublicAffairs (367 pages, $30) ——— Even after Spotlight, even after Tuam, this book was a shock. Christine…
When I contact Mona Simpson about setting up an interview timed to the publication of her new novel, "Commitment," she replies in what can only be described as an extraordinary way. She suggests we meet in Glendale, not far from…
ATLANTA — Jamar Perry sold thousands of copies of his first children’s book, “Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms.” So when Perry launched a nationwide tour to promote the latest installment in the Cameron Battle series, the Decatur, Georgia, bookstore…
FICTION: A Jewish grandmother revisits her youth among Hollywood émigrés — including an interlude with Greta Garbo — during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Künstlers in Paradise" by Cathleen Schine; Holt (272 pages, $27.99) ——— Time is a funny…
The Plot Thickens Announced earlier this winter, the Edgars — named, natch, for Edgar Allan Poe — are presented annually by the Mystery Writers of America and are now in their 77th year. For those who love crime fiction (and…
Don't Miss "We Should Not Be Friends" by Will Schwalbe; Alfred A. Knopf (314 pages, $29) ——— In his new memoir, Will Schwalbe, author of "The End of Your Life Book Club," writes about his 30-year friendship with a guy…
NONFICTION: Lynne Olson's ninth book of history profiles a fiery Egyptologist who led an international campaign. "Empress of the Nile" by Lynne Olson; Random House (406 pages, $32) ——— As "Empress of the Nile" begins, Christiane Desroches is pulled from…
"I Have Some Questions for You" by Rebecca Makkai; Viking (448 pages, $28) ——— At 40, Bodie Kane isn’t especially nostalgic about her high school years. The narrator of Rebecca Makkai’s smart, gripping new novel, “I Have Some Questions for…
Whether Bud Grant was a football coach who happened to hunt and fish, or was a hunter and fisherman who happened to coach football, was difficult at times to tell. Retired Minnesota state Sen. Bob Lessard first met Bud when…
Saregama India Ltd, Medplus Health Services Ltd, Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd and Sequent Scientific Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 22 March 2023.
A 'mohalla bus' scheme to ensure last mile-connectivity and development of three ISBTs with airport-like facilities were some of the key announcements made by Delhi Finance Minister Kailash Gahlot for the transport sector in the city budget on Wednesday. Presenting his first budget, Gahlot announced an allocation of over Rs 9,000 crore for the transport sector. Gahlot, who also holds the Transport portfolio, said a bus fleet comprising 10,480 buses will be ready in Delhi by 2025. The city currently has 7,319 buses. Читать дальше...
The bank couldn’t get loans, and withdrawals accelerated before its seizure.
The combined weighting of Apple and Microsoft in the S&P 500 has risen to the highest level on record.
BBC Breakfast’s Carol Kirkwood was still missing from the show today – as her replacement gushed about a new TV line-up.
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RING doorbell owners are missing out on a cheap accessory which means you can see through the camera rain or shine.
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Fans are blaming Tyson Fury following news that his title unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk has been scrapped after negotiations between the two teams broke down
Members of Cannock Rugby Club will be celebrating 75 years in existence in next year but are looking forward, not back.
Len Allbrighton, 79, and Jeanette Steer, 78, finally married last month in Stevenage after first attempting to wed in 1963 when they were teenagers - but were stopped by Jeanette's parents.
A HEARTBROKEN widow is sharing photos of her late wife in order to warn others of the dangers of vaping.
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The poster was slammed online as horrendous
Zivadin Jovanovic believes that the rapprochement between Russia and China strengthens Serbia’s position on the issue of Kosovo