All Book Reviews
The Lost Battles聽A fascinating, daring look at Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarotti, and the artistic rivalry that shook the Renaissance.
The Fun Stuff: And Other EssaysTwenty-three essays showcase preeminent literary critic James Wood as a hungry, happy bookworm.
'When America First Met China' and 'The Great Railroad Revolution'Two new books explore how US found its way toward and past the horizon.
Exiled to NowherePhotographer Greg Constantine's images show the human face of the Rohingya, an ethnic minority who find themselves stranded, with no state to recognize them or protect their rights.
The Smitten Kitchen CookbookDeb Perelman's collection of recipes is mouth-watering and, despite a couple of misses, features appealingly homey foods.
'Mao: The Real Story' and 'Former People'Russian, Chinese lives lost in the rush to a new brotherhood.
Glittering ImagesCamille Paglia's willingness to go out on a limb with her artistic opinions makes 'Glittering Images' a lively read.
'Fortress Israel' and 'The Generals'Authors Patrick Tyler and Thomas E. Ricks examine Israeli and U.S. militarism through the country's commanders.
The Big ScreenDavid Thomson's 'The Big Screen' tells the story of the rise and decline of an art form that once played a central role in human life.
The Fish That Ate the Whale'The Fish That Ate the Whale' is an elegantly written cautionary tale about how hubris can destroy a powerful company.
There Was a CountryChinua Achebe offers a moving personal history of the short-lived African nation of Biafra.
Every Day'Every Day' is marketed at teens, but the beautifully written love story has plenty of adult appeal.
Short Nights of the Shadow CatcherTimothy Egan's book is a stunning portrait of Edward Curtis, the photographer who made it his mission to photograph Native Americans.
SyriaThe failures of Syrian autocrat Bashar al-Assad are laid bare by an American academic who once found the regime impressive.
The Man Who Saved the UnionH.W. Brand's biography of America's sometimes overlooked 18th president is a good read for history buffs or anyone who enjoys a life story well-told.
Walking the AmazonEd Stafford walked the length of the Amazon, a feat the experts assured him was impossible.
The Queen of KatweHow a new star of the chess world rose from the slums of Kampala.
"Lincoln's Hundred Days" and "Seward"Two new Lincoln-related biographies offer further evidence that we will never tire of reading about our sixteenth president.
Object LessonsThis anthology of short stories from The Paris Review 鈥� selected by 20 contemporary authors 鈥� includes some deeply pleasurable discoveries.
Joseph AntonSalman Rushdie鈥檚 story of living under a 鈥榝atwa鈥� is ultimately a moving tale of fidelity to principle.
