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Tess Gerritsen and her book “The Spy Coast”

Tess Gerritsen spies literary opportunity in the unexpected

The Maine-based former surgeon turned thriller writer and filmmaker talks about the life of spies, getting older, and the lessons of romance novels

NEW ENGLAND LITERARY NEWS

Rhode Island bookstore offers holiday gift to support Indigenous author and museum; new book presents portrait of Bangor during a decade of change; Purple Couch Bookshop opens in North Andover

A weekly roundup of news and events from around the region.

BOOK REVIEW

Claire Keegan chronicles malignant masculinity in slim but foreboding collection

The stories of "So Late in the Day" — two written more than 15 years ago — remain timely in a world where misogyny still dominates.

BOOKS

Patricia Cornwell discusses Kidman as Scarpetta, Bigfoot, and her brand new book

With a Kay Scarpetta series starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis in the works, the crime author releases a new book Nov. 28 and reads at Porter Square Books

BOOKS
Bring Indigenous voices to the Thanksgiving table
Forget the bottle of wine. The best gift for your Thanksgiving host is a book by an Indigenous author.

BOOKS
Local bestsellers for the week ended Nov. 19
Based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the New England Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound.

Sunset at 4:15 p.m. got you down?
"Winter Solstice" is a celebration and meditation on the dark that comes with winter’s descent.

BOOKINGS
Author readings around Boston through Dec. 2
Patricia Cornwell, Tatiana Johnson-Boria, Rachel DeWoskin, Robert Pinsky, and Kirun Kapur are among those appearing at local bookstores this week. All author appearances are in person and free unless otherwise noted.

The best books of 2022

Of the countless wonderful titles published in 2022, here’s a highly subjective list of 55 we loved most in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and works for children and young adults.

The year’s best cookbooks showcase culture, connection — and even convenienceHere are the 20 new books we’re most excited to read this fall

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QUIZ

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Food season is upon us. When you can’t hold another drop of gravy or bite of pie, take our quiz on the famous food and feasts of literature — a no-heartburn way to extend the joy of eating. 7:39 a.m.

Palestinian poet with Harvard ties detained and ‘beaten’ by Israeli forces before being released, lawyer says

Acclaimed Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha was recently abducted in Gaza by Israeli military personnel and “interrogated and beaten” before he was released, according to relatives and supporters. 12:18 p.m.

BOOK REVIEW

Matthew Longo, author of “The Picnic A Dream of Freedom and The Collapse of The Iron Curtain."

Matthew Longo’s ‘The Picnic’ tells the story of a forgotten Pan-European gathering on the border between Hungary and Austria in 1989

In his detailed account, Longo reminds readers that history depends as much upon luck and personality as structural forces 10:06 a.m.

BIBLIOPHILES

James Ellroy and the cover of his latest, “The Enchanters."

James Ellroy is not impressed

The crime novelist only recommends his own books to others: "There’s me and nobody else." 8:00 a.m.

POETRY

For Oliver de La Paz, community is built on sonnets and verse

Worcester’s poet laureate, whose "Diaspora Sonnets" was longlisted for the National Book Award, directs his life and work toward the service of others. 2:25 p.m.

BOOK REVIEW

Historian Jennifer Burns, author of “Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative.”

Jennifer Burns, in chronicling the life of Milton Friedman, charts a struggle of national ideals

The father of neoliberalism courted fame and influence, turned a dispassionate eye to political matters 12:32 p.m.

BOOKINGS

Dr. Joy Buolamwini (”Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines”) will discuss her new book at 7 p.m. at the Museum of Science on Monday.

Author readings around Boston through Nov. 25

Sohla El-Waylly, Lauren Graham, Michael Cunningham, and Nancy Kerrigan are among those appearing at local bookstores this week. All author appearances are in person and free unless otherwise noted. 5:15 p.m.

GIFT BOOKS

When you want a recipient to feel truly understood, choose the perfect book

Let the Globe help you pick a book for your favorite person this holiday season 6:00 a.m.

Tess Gerritsen spies literary opportunity in the unexpected

Rhode Island bookstore offers holiday gift to support Indigenous author and museum; new book presents portrait of Bangor during a decade of change; Purple Couch Bookshop opens in North Andover

Claire Keegan chronicles malignant masculinity in slim but foreboding collection

Patricia Cornwell discusses Kidman as Scarpetta, Bigfoot, and her brand new book

BOOKSBring Indigenous voices to the Thanksgiving tableForget the bottle of wine. The best gift for your Thanksgiving host is a book by an Indigenous author.

BOOKSLocal bestsellers for the week ended Nov. 19Based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the New England Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound.

Sunset at 4:15 p.m. got you down? "Winter Solstice" is a celebration and meditation on the dark that comes with winter’s descent.

BOOKINGSAuthor readings around Boston through Dec. 2Patricia Cornwell, Tatiana Johnson-Boria, Rachel DeWoskin, Robert Pinsky, and Kirun Kapur are among those appearing at local bookstores this week. All author appearances are in person and free unless otherwise noted.

The best books of 2022

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Latest Headlines in Books

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Palestinian poet with Harvard ties detained and ‘beaten’ by Israeli forces before being released, lawyer says

Matthew Longo’s ‘The Picnic’ tells the story of a forgotten Pan-European gathering on the border between Hungary and Austria in 1989

James Ellroy is not impressed

For Oliver de La Paz, community is built on sonnets and verse

Jennifer Burns, in chronicling the life of Milton Friedman, charts a struggle of national ideals

Author readings around Boston through Nov. 25

When you want a recipient to feel truly understood, choose the perfect book

BOOKS
Bring Indigenous voices to the Thanksgiving table
Forget the bottle of wine. The best gift for your Thanksgiving host is a book by an Indigenous author.

BOOKS
Local bestsellers for the week ended Nov. 19
Based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the New England Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound.

Sunset at 4:15 p.m. got you down?
"Winter Solstice" is a celebration and meditation on the dark that comes with winter’s descent.

BOOKINGS
Author readings around Boston through Dec. 2
Patricia Cornwell, Tatiana Johnson-Boria, Rachel DeWoskin, Robert Pinsky, and Kirun Kapur are among those appearing at local bookstores this week. All author appearances are in person and free unless otherwise noted.