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New novels explore the theft of the Mona Lisa and another side of Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (630+ words) Among our latest historical fiction reviews, ‘Miss Bates: Emma Revisited’ retells the classic tale from the perspective of Henrietta Bates. “Miss Bates: Emma Revisited” by Catherine Cliff, Pegasus, 336 pages, $38.95. Pegasus, 336 pages, $38.95 In her deft retelling of Jane Austen‘s beloved…...
This romance author from Toronto transformed her fan fiction hobby into international bestselling novels
3+ week, 2+ day ago (629+ words) International bestselling author, Joss Richard is having a book signing in Toronto on Sept. 1. “Let’s Kiss and Tell” is an Apple Books Staff Pick and an Amazon Editor’s Pick for August 2026. Before she was an international bestselling author, Joss Richard…...
The 5 books that inspired Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey
3+ week, 3+ day ago (127+ words) Vogue Adria The 5 books that inspired Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey It’s nearly impossible to escape the summer’s discourse around Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and we have Emily Wilson to thank for at least some of that. Before she…...
This 509-year-old edition of ‘The Odyssey’ on display in Wilson Library
3+ week, 3+ day ago (467+ words) On the third floor of Wilson Library, just before the entrance to the Fearrington Reading Room, lies a book encased in glass, small enough to walk by mindlessly. This book is a copy of “The Odyssey,” an edition from 1517, printed…...
Dickens' classic gets modern slang spin to help parents keep up
3+ week, 3+ day ago (617+ words) Charles Dickens' classic novel 'Great Expectations' has been given a Gen Alpha makeover - reimagined in today's slang. Renamed 'Bare Expectations', the tale has been 'translated' into teen speak to help parents better understand the language their children use today. It…...
What Cambridge and Somerville readers are buying: A Howard Zinn bio and Homer's 'Odyssey' - Cambridge | Somerville Independent
3+ week, 5+ day ago (543+ words) What Cambridge and Somerville readers are buying: A Howard Zinn bio and Homer's 'Odyssey' Cambridge | Somerville Independent - Every week, the Harvard Book Store shares its list of bestsellers with us, and we look at what’s among the top fives (hardcover…...
Swoony Sunday Book Review: "Thirty Love"
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (846+ words) Substack Swoony Sunday Book Review: "Thirty Love" Tom Vellner's debut MM tennis romance is the perfect blend of sweaty, sweet, and spicy. Warning: Full spoilers for the book follow. Tom Vellner’s Thirty Love is one of those lovely little gay…...