A new memoir by her closest friend sheds light on the woman behind the image.
Category: Books and Literature
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Molly Jong-Fast Offers Unsparing Account of Mother Erica Jong’s Decline in New Memoir
Molly Jong-Fast’s unsparing account of her famous mother’s decline into dementia, and their life together, is just turning the tables.
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Melissa Febos Was Addicted to Romance. So, in ‘The Dry Season,’ She Went a Year Without Sex.
The writer Melissa Febos has a taste for extremes. Her new book, “The Dry Season,” chronicles a bold experiment in her search for self-knowledge.
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Jake Tapper of CNN Is Everywhere Promoting, and Taking Hits on, His Book
A book the CNN host co-wrote has received positive reviews and appears to be a sales hit. But it has also generated intense scrutiny of him and his work.
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Jake Tapper of CNN Is Everywhere Promoting, and Taking Hits on, His Book
A book the CNN host co-wrote has received positive reviews and appears to be a sales hit. But it has also generated intense scrutiny of him and his work.
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‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Friends for 16 Years. Lovers for One Night.
They always wondered what it would be like to sleep together. By the time they were ready to find out, it was almost too late.
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The Literary ‘It’ Girl Who Continues to Fascinate
Françoise Sagan’s first novel “Bonjour Tristesse” was published in 1954. With a new film adaptation, the book and its author still holds sway.
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The Literary ‘It’ Girl Who Continues to Fascinate
Françoise Sagan’s first novel “Bonjour Tristesse” was published in 1954. With a new film adaptation, the book and its author still holds sway.
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What It Means to Be a ‘Well Woman,’ According to Amy Larocca, Author of ‘How to Be Well’
In her new book, “How to Be Well,” the writer Amy Larocca draws readers down a rabbit hole of serums, supplements and colonics. We know a lot of it doesn’t work. Why do we want it anyway?
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How a Film Critic Was Lured Back to Literature
A.O. Scott, who reviewed movies for The New York Times for more than two decades, is now a roving critic for the Book Review.
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A Packing List of Apps to Download Before You Travel
Your bags may be ready to go, but do you really have everything you need? Here are some apps that can make your travels smoother, safer and more fun.
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Durga Chew-Bose, Master of Moods, Reimagines ‘Bonjour Tristesse’
In her new film, “Bonjour Tristesse,” and in her writing, the director Durga Chew-Bose knows how to create an atmosphere.