Bethanne Patrick
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You Can Read Any of These Short Novels in a Weekend
These books may be brief, but they use their limited word count to demonstrate the power of concision. → Read More
New books reimagine "Peter Pan," Greek myth and fairy tales
"Elektra," "Darling Girl" and "How to Be Eaten" reimagine Greek myth, "Peter Pan" and various fairy tale characters. → Read More
Thriller 'The Violin Conspiracy' addresses racism in classical music
In his debut thriller, Brendan Slocumb employs polemic about racism to great effect as he reminds us that the high-toned world of classical music suffers from, and because of, racism. → Read More
15 Books That Deserve a Second Read
Years after these titles were popular, they’re still worth picking up. → Read More
In 'The Maid,' a devoted hotel cleaning lady is a prime murder suspect
In Nita Prose's debut, a guest at a fancy urban hotel lies dead and the main suspect is Molly Gray, a devoted member of the cleaning staff who recognizes she has "trouble with social situations." → Read More
In ‘Bright Burning Things,’ an alcoholic mother must choose between rehab and her son
Lisa Harding’s novel gives authentic voice to a modern woman’s alcoholism. → Read More
10 books to read in December
Memoirs, cookbooks and biographies make great gifts. → Read More
In ‘The Pessimists,’ privilege collides with desperation
Bethany Ball’s novel follows three couples who pin their hopes on a twee private school. → Read More
10 books to read in November
Gary Shteyngart, Louise Erdrich and Neal Stephenson all have new books this month. → Read More
In ‘The Swank Hotel,’ a family falls apart, and so does the world
Lucy Corin’s discursive family drama is set against the backdrop of the 2008 financial crisis. → Read More
10 books to read in October
Jonathan Franzen and Susan Orlean have new books coming. → Read More
In Liane Moriarty’s ‘Apples Never Fall,’ a mother disappears and a family falls to pieces
Moriarty tells a fresh, juicy tale about four siblings and their tennis-obsessed parents. → Read More
10 books to read in September
Sally Rooney, Colson Whitehead and Richard Powers all have new novels. → Read More
If A Russian Doll Looked Into A Black Mirror ... You'd Have This Novel
In Sarah Zachrich Jeng's debut thriller The Other Me, a young woman wanders away from a boring birthday party and finds herself in a different life, with a husband and family she didn't have before. → Read More
10 books to read in August
This month’s list includes a surprisingly serious turn from comedian Cecily Strong and a noir thriller set in 1970s Mexico City. → Read More
In Laurie Frankel’s ‘One Two Three,’ three sisters are on a mission to save their town
Frankel’s funny, poignant story involves a small town beset by toxic runoff caused by a nefarious corporation. → Read More
An Office Rivalry Turns Strange — And Maybe Dangerous — In 'The Other Black Girl'
Zakiya Dalila Harris drew on her own experiences in publishing for her new thriller, about a young Black woman who hopes for a friend and ally when her lily-white office hires another Black woman. → Read More
10 books to read in June
It’s time to start your summer reading list. → Read More
In ‘The Atmospherians,’ two friends battle toxic masculinity by starting a cult
The solution creates its own problems. → Read More
'The Plot' Works As Literary Satire, But Its Mystery Fizzles
Jean Hanff Korelitz's tale of dirty deeds in the world of letters skewers pompous male authors with sly humor — but her approach to the central mystery might have you guessing the ending too soon. → Read More