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  The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/05/books/review/the-sympathizer-by-viet-thanh-nguyen.html The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/mar/12/the-sympathizer-viet-thanh-nguyen-review-debut  

Hi Bookies, Eager to talk about THE SEVEN GOOD YEARS later this week, or next, I’m hoping we’ll have a full table–and in case you’re curious, here’s a chance to hear Keret speak: http://www.npr.org/2015/06/13/413911492/seven-good-years-between-the-birth-of-a-son-death-of-a-father

Always such a special night when we gather for a tasty dinner (which tonight’s definitely was–plus whiskeyed cake dessert–with thanks to Mary Ann & Jessica!) together AND a fine book. Trying to learn more about McCann’s Radical Empathy group, I … Continue reading →

BOOKIES 1/26/2016 delayed (which is never good for accuracy—sorry) notes additions & other impressions or corrections welcome & needed! Book discussion of Obioma’s ambitious first book THE FISHERMEN—childhood in the ‘90’s in Nigeria, when boys grow old fast—Ben entering prison … Continue reading →

Ta Nehisi Coates: From Deb The review of BETWEEN The WORLD & ME that I recommended is written by Randall Kennedy, titled A CARICATURE OF BLACK REALITY: http://prospect.org/article/ta-nehisi-coatess-caricature-black-reality –essentially saying “Ta-Nehisi Coates has written the race book of the year. … Continue reading →