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Emily St. John Mandel Releases New Novel 'Exit Party'
Author Emily St. John Mandel's new novel 'Exit Party' is a crime story with sci-fi elements set in a fractured 2031 America, continuing her signature
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John Wilson's New Film Explores Concrete and Comedy
Filmmaker John Wilson discusses his new documentary 'The History of Concrete' and his unique artistic process of finding humor and profundity in everyday
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Minnie Evans Whitney Exhibit Explores Artist's 'Lost World'
A major exhibition of Minnie Evans's work is on view at the Whitney Museum until January, exploring the untrained artist's visionary drawings and her
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Washington Irving, father of NYC culture
A new book by Phillip Lopate argues that Washington Irving, the 19th-century author of 'Sleepy Hollow,' is the prototype of the New York writer and a
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Sex-Recession Movies Offer Divergent Visions
Two new films, 'One Night Only' and 'I Want Your Sex', respond to studies showing a decline in sexual activity, particularly among young people, with
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Peter Heller: Inspired by Poetry, Apocalypse
Author Peter Heller reveals the books that shaped his post-apocalyptic novel 'The Dog Stars' and his personal philosophy, citing Tang Dynasty poetry, Nevil
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The New Yorker's Best Books of 2026 So Far
The New Yorker's 2026 best books list features new fiction and nonfiction from authors including Jill Lepore, Andrea Bajani, and Chang-rae Lee.