Books
“July” Review: Ossip Deftly Analyzes Womanhood in Modern America
Through the lens of a road trip from Minnesota to Florida, Kathleen Ossip’s “July” represents a candid and fearless portrait of the author’s voyage into the very heart of her nation.
‘Beautiful World, Where Are You’ Review: Rooney’s Third Novel Delivers a Timely Message About Hope
Critically acclaimed author Sally Rooney's latest novel "Beautiful World, Where Are You" follows four friends as they navigate through Rooney-esque issues of maturity in the modern world.
‘In the Lateness of the World’ Review: A Meditative Journey through Thought and Time
While they don’t tell a single story, the individual poems that make up “In the Lateness of the World” take the reader on a meditative journey.
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Cover of 'In the Lateness of the World' by Carolyn Forché
‘My Year Abroad’ Review: The Wisdom of Aimlessness
At its best, the novel is an artful reminder that wanderlust is often just a masked desire to return home.
‘We Run The Tides’ Review: An Exploration into the Dangers of Coming-of-Age
“We Run The Tides” is, at its core, a coming-of-age story, and in many ways stays true to the genre.
‘You Belong Here Now’ Review: A Casual Read Lacking a Touch of Detail
In the end, “You Belong Here Now” is a novel that suffers from a paradox of complexity: at times too simple, and at others too complicated.
From Our Bookshelves: 'Dear Mr. Henshaw'
Beverly Cleary's 1983 novel, "Dear Mr. Henshaw" is strikingly relatable to the post-pandemic reader as it details a life gripped by loneliness and isolation.
The Converging Pasts of Leslie Epstein
Leslie Epstein spoke with The Harvard Crimson about his latest project, "Hill of Beans" a novel situated in Epstein's own familial history of 1940s Hollywood.
From Our Bookshelves: ‘Cemetery of Forgotten Books’ Series
A personal essay on the “Cemetery of Forgotten Books” series. Set in twentieth-century Barcelona, the novels weave through an intricate web of stories spanning generations.
‘The Stone Loves the World’ Review: Hall Proves the Power of Family
"The Stone Loves the World" is a charming, expansive, meandering novel that explores love and humanity through the binary of arts and sciences.
‘Later’ Review: Stephen King’s Newest Novel Is a Confused Disappointment
Stephen King's latest novel, "Later," showcases an appealing premise, but falls short of delivering anything worth reading.
‘A Promised Land’ Review: A Reminder of What It Means to Be American
“A Promised Land” outlines Obama’s concerns for the future of politics, as well as his cautious optimism for the future of the United States and the world.
Parachutes
Parachutes is Kelly Yang's debut young adult novel exploring themes of immigration, wealth, friendship, and trauma.
Portrait of an Artist: Walter Isaacson on Jennifer Doudna, CRISPR, and Transforming Humanity
The Harvard Crimson talks with Walter Isaacson about his latest biography, detailing the life of revolutionary gene-editing scientist, Jennifer Doudna.
‘Homo Irrealis’: Aciman on the Poetry and Metaphysics of Human Time
In André Aciman's latest book, “Homo Irrealis,” draws on everything from film to poetry, illustrating the way he conceives of his own work in particular and of art in general.
‘Sophomores’ Review: Three Promising But Distinctly Separate Novels Jammed Into One
Sean Desmond centers his new novel “Sophomores” on a highly dysfunctional family, struggling to remain afloat through a crumbling marriage, an unexpected lay-off, and a battle with addiction.
‘Klara and the Sun’ Review: Kazuo Ishiguro’s Shining Ode to Love
Kazuo Ishiguro's dystopian novel, "Klara and the Sun," reveals truths about memory, identity, and mortality through the robotic eyes of its protagonist.
‘Great Circle’ Review: Soaring Storylines Brought Down to Earth With Beautiful Prose
Unbelievably expansive both in setting and scope, "Great Circle" by Maggie Shipstead features a dynamic cast of characters from the past and present.
‘Nancy’ Review: A Poetic Look into Chilean Society
Originally written in Spanish, the recently translated "Nancy" by Chilean author Bruno Lloret tells a raw and heart-wrenching story of survival.