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John Carey, Literary Eminence Who Excoriated Snobbery, Dies at 91

An Oxford professor and renowned critic, he was pugnacious, fearless and disdainful of the received wisdom of his intellectual milieu.

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NYT Books and Literature

John Carey, Literary Eminence Who Excoriated Snobbery, Dies at 91

NYT Books and Literature

Robert Lindsey, Times Reporter and Reagan Ghostwriter, Dies at 90

The nonfiction spy thriller “The Falcon and the Snowman,” which became a film, grew out of his work as a journalist covering the West Coast for The Times.

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NYT Books and Literature

Robert Lindsey, Times Reporter and Reagan Ghostwriter, Dies at 90

NYT Books and Literature

Cannonball with Wesley Morris: Our Last Chance to Talk ‘Gatsby’

There’s been a lot said on the book’s 100th anniversary. But there’s a lot to say.

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NYT Books and Literature

Cannonball with Wesley Morris: Our Last Chance to Talk ‘Gatsby’

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Jeff Kinney and Other Authors on What They Learned From a Book in 2025

Such as: A shrewd move by George Washington. Why Gauguin wore a 10-gallon hat. And the benefits of breathing through your nose

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NYT Books and Literature

Jeff Kinney and Other Authors on What They Learned From a Book in 2025

NYT Books and Literature

What Lacan Can Teach Us About Difficult Holiday Conversations

Few things can calm a savage heart like being genuinely listened to.

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NYT Books and Literature

What Lacan Can Teach Us About Difficult Holiday Conversations

NYT Books and Literature

Classic Mystery Novels, Finally Back in Print

Our columnist on seven terrific mysteries deservedly back in print.

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NYT Books and Literature

Classic Mystery Novels, Finally Back in Print

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Familienromane: Irgendwas ist immer kaputt

Weihnachten verbringen die meisten Menschen mit ihrer Familie. Liebe, Streit, Kekse! Diese 25 besten Familienromane der letzten 25 Jahre helfen dabei, alles zu verstehen.

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Familienromane: Irgendwas ist immer kaputt

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Ricarda Messner: Ein Name wie ein Gesicht

Ricarda Messner ergründet in ihrem Debütroman "Wo der Name wohnt" die Geheimnisse ihrer Familiengeschichte. Hier spricht sie über die Suche nach Form und Sprache dafür.

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Ricarda Messner: Ein Name wie ein Gesicht

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