“No one sound speaks for all” Jamaicans, the novelist Marlon James says. Here are the books he recommends for readers who want to see the island’s many facets.
Category: Books and Literature
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Retracing Walt Whitman’s Steps Through Brooklyn and Manhattan
The New York Times – T Magazine:The poet wandered for himself and for his various day jobs with New York City newspapers. Some of his haunts are still standing; most have been swept away with time.
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Tell Us: What Book Was Your Favorite Read of 2022?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:We want to know what books, new or old, you read and loved this year.
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Book Review: ‘The McCartney Legacy’ by Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair
The New York Times – Music:“The McCartney Legacy” follows the superstar from the last gasp of the Beatles to “Band on the Run.” It’s 700 pages — and only the first volume planned.
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Margaret Atwood Offers Her Vision of a Practical Utopia
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The pre-eminent writer of dystopian literature would build dome homes, wear mushroom leather and compost corpses.
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At 91, Adrienne Kennedy Is Finally on Broadway. What Took So Long?
The New York Times – T Magazine:The playwright behind “Ohio State Murders,” opening this month, has a theory as to why: “It’s because I’m a Black woman.”
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‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules’ Review: Oh, Brother
The New York Times – Movies:The beloved children’s book series receives another film installment.
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‘The Wiz’ Aims for Broadway After a U.S. Tour
The New York Times – Music:Schele Williams will direct and JaQuel Knight is choreographing a new production of the show, with additional material by Amber Ruffin. It will start its tour in Baltimore.
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Mike Pence Plays to the G.O.P. Base From a Times Stage
The New York Times – Business:Mr. Pence, while promoting his new book at the DealBook Summit, frowned upon the idea of the Justice Department’s taking action against his former boss.
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Will the Era of Butts Ever End?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A new book takes a look back at the posterior’s cultural role throughout history.