“The Ballad of Black Tom,” Victor LaValle’s 2016 novella, puts a new perspective on a notoriously xenophobic H. P. Lovecraft horror story from 1927. Both works...
This 1990 picture book by William Steig celebrates the 25th anniversary of its original screen adaptation this year. That movie led to a whole universe of...
Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. This week’s challenge explores the history of book clubs and reading...
A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself or influence the...
Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. This week’s challenge tests your awareness of current novels that have...
“Misty of Chincoteague,” Marguerite Henry’s 1947 novel for young readers, is about the wild ponies on the barrier islands of Assateague and Chincoteague. Which is one...
