Q&A: The Editor Behind the Book Review
The editor of the New York Times Book Review discusses his vision for the Book Review, how he and his staff decide which titles to cover, advice for authors, and more.
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Reviewers & Critics: Maureen Corrigan of NPR’s Fresh Air
In this continuing series, a book critic discusses the unique challenges of reviewing for radio and how she picks the books that make it on the air.
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Reviewers & Critics: Laila Lalami of the Nation
A novelist and critic discusses the book reviewing process, the role of social media in literary criticism, and much more.
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Making Connections Through Books
In celebration of ten years, sixty-five million users, and sixty-nine million book reviews, a history of Goodreads—from its beginnings as a tool for readers to its growth into an important platform for book promotion.
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Reviewers & Critics: Leigh Haber of O, the Oprah Magazine
The books editor at O, the Oprah Magazine discusses how she got her start in the literary world, the selection criteria behind Oprah’s Book Club picks, and her favorite books of the year.
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Reviewers & Critics: Kevin Nguyen of GQ
The digital deputy editor of GQ discusses his Best Books of the Month feature and the state of diversity in publishing.
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Reviewers & Critics: Steph Burt
Steph Burt, acclaimed critic, poet, and Harvard professor, talks about their path to becoming a poetry critic, working as both a poet and a critic, and how the internet has greatly expanded the conversations surrounding poetry and poetics.
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The Poetry of Fatherhood, Reading and Attraction, and More
Poem by young Michael Jordan up for auction; poet Bill Berkson has died; James Patterson’s BookShots imprint sells thirty thousand copies in one week; and other news.
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Reviewers & Critics: Pamela Paul of the New York Times Book Review
New York Times Book Review editor Pamela Paul shares her insights on the ethical and practical challenges of being the head of the last of the stand-alone newspaper book review sections.
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Reviewers & Critics: Jennifer Day of the Chicago Tribune
Jennifer Day, the editor of the Chicago Tribune’s Sunday books section, Printer’s Row Journal, discusses her commitment to assembling the best literary criticism on both the local and national level.
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