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Hispanic heritage month…
Machado’s collection of stories is so wonderfully weird. Genre-bending, uncanny, and often very funny, each of these unusual stories has something poignant to say about being a person—especially a person of Hispanic heritage—and about being an artist.
New release…
The plot of Nico Walker’s autofiction-debut is pretty astounding, all the more so because it so closely tracks his own biography (he was sentenced to more than a decade in prison for bank robbery). From life as an army medic serving in Iraq, to a heroin addict, to a serial bank robber, Walker has plenty of material to mine. He has an assured voice, smart but not pretentious, and renders everything with a flowing, engrossing style that’s unique while remaining accessible.
On the screen…
When a gala for the international elite devolves into a long-term hostage situation, unexpected intimacies flourish. This lyrical and layered novel is an astonishing study of human compassion. The film adaptation stars Julianne Moore and Christopher Lambert.
Back to school…
A classic college tale, in this affecting debut one errant throw from a shortstop phenomenon sends five lives spinning in new directions. With a grace rarely seen even in seasoned writers, Harbach teases out the true art and beauty of baseball.
World Literacy Day…
For Literacy Day this year, read one of 2017’s most acclaimed novels. Lisa Ko’s debut is a sweeping and beautifully written depiction of hot button issues, including family separation and illegal immigration, told through the story of one mother and son.
Emmy Awards…
The first season of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” won big at least year’s Emmys, and the second season is poised for repeat success, with the series nominated for best drama and multiple actresses being recognized for their roles. The show has definitely gone off book at this point, which means it’s an even more worthwhile read.
First day of fall…
B. A. Shaprio’s celebrated novel is the perfect book to welcome fall with. A smart, tightly woven mystery and art caper, it’s the kind of novel you’ll want to read in a museum cafe while sipping a cappuccino.
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2018 Man Booker Longlist
A sampling of the terrific works on this year’s Man Booker longlist.Curated by Scribd Editors
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