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Maryanne O’Hara on the love that endures after her daughter’s death
In “Little Matches,” the author remembers the life of Caitlin O'Hara who died at age 33.
Virtual author readings for April 18-24
All events take place online; visit the venue website for more information.
Local bestsellers for the week ending April 11
Based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the New England Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound.
‘Twelve Lives,’ one master of suspense
There have been many books written about Hitchcock, ranging from adulatory (“Hitchcock/Truffaut”) to thoroughly nasty (Donald Spoto’s “The Dark Side of Genius”). Do we really need another? The answer turns out to be yes.
Final thoughts from Rep. John Lewis to be published in July
Grand Central Publishing announced Tuesday that “Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation” will come out July 13 with comments from the longtime Democratic congressman on “courage, faith, activism, humility, forgiveness, marriage, death, the pandemic and much more.”
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‘The mission is joy’ for editor of new all-star poetry collection
Editor James Crews wants to help readers love their lives as they are.
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Taking on the Sacklers in ‘Empire of Pain’
Patrick Radden Keefe has written a true tragedy in multiple acts.
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A novel about theater and life in ‘Good Company’
Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney deftly and empathetically charts the nuanced rhythms of friendships, particularly those that, under certain circumstances, take on the role of a close-knit family circle.