NPR’S BOOK OF THE DAY
- 'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson on her book of essays 'Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea' September 15, 2026Emily Wilson is a classicist whose translations of The Iliad and The Odyssey are popular and controversial. Recently, she was at the center of the discourse surrounding Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of The Odyssey. Her new book of essays reflects on translation and the role of classics in modern society. In it, she argues that […]
- Marlon James' novel 'The Disappearers' chronicles the aftermath of a violent attack September 14, 2026In 1988, a group of gay men gathered in Kingston, Jamaica to put on a play. At the time, homophobia in the country was rampant and sex between men was outlawed. Marlon James’ new novel The Disappearers is about a hateful mob attack at one of the group’s rehearsals. In an interview with All Things […]
NY TIMES BOOKS
- 7 Books To Help You Cope With Failure and Move Forward September 15, 2026
- Book Review: ‘Fallow,’ by Sarah Anderson September 15, 2026
- Book Review: ‘Our Noble Selves,’ by Kate Atkinson September 15, 2026
