Books
Les enfants magnifiques
Beneath the many contrasts Pamela Druckerman draws between French and U.S. children is a deeper one between the two societies.
Jeremiah, by Kathleen M. O’Connor
Kathleen O'Connor's daringly imaginative rereading of Jeremiah reveals a community experiencing the classic accents of trauma.
The lure of books
E-books have their critics, but sales are on the rise. One thing seems certain: people will go on reading books, in whatever form.
Spring books: Reviews
Our spring books issue's reviews include Lillian Daniel on Lauren Winner, Jason Byassee on The Jewish Annotated New Testament, Janet Potter on Ayad Akhtar and more.
Essential books: Spring books
Our spring books issue includes annotated lists of top titles on science and religion, marriage and the Psalms.
St. Ernest?
Reynolds Price says that Hemingway yearned for “sanctity.” I’m not sure what to make of that, but Hemingway’s general yearning is clear.