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Alexandra Horowitz holds degrees in philosophy and cognitive science, and teaches in the Department of Psychology at Barnard. She is th...

The current feature at the Page 69 Test: The Unincorporated Woman (Unincorporated Series #3) by Dani Kollin and Eytan Kollin . About the ...

The current featured contributor at Writers Read: Daniel Polansky , author of Low Town . The entry begins: I just finished reading The Ol...

Today's feature at the Page 99 Test: Inventing Iron Man: The Possibility of a Human Machine by E. Paul Zehr . About the book , from t...

Elizabeth Abbott is a writer and historian with a special interest in women's issues, social justice for all and sugarcane-cutters in...

Today's featured couple at Coffee with a Canine: Danette Haworth and Casey . The author, on how she and Casey were united: My friend ...

Now showing at My Book, The Movie: Or the Bull Kills You by Jason Webster . The entry begins: For the main character, Spanish Chief Insp...

Today's feature at the Page 99 Test: Redirect: The Surprising New Science of Psychological Change by Timothy D. Wilson . About the boo...

The current featured contributor at Writers Read: Dani Kollin , c0-author of The Unincorporated Woman . His entry begins: Sex and Violenc...

Juan E. Méndez is a visiting professor of law at the American University, Washington College of Law, and the UN special rapporteur on tor...

The current feature at the Page 69 Test: Sand Queen by Helen Benedict . About the book , from the publisher: Nineteen-year-old Kate Brad...

Today's feature at the Page 99 Test: Rebel Rulers: Insurgent Governance and Civilian Life during War by Zachariah Cherian Mampilly . ...

At the Guardian , John Mullan named ten of the best birthday parties in literature . One entry on the list: Bel Canto , by Ann Patchett ...

The current featured contributor at Writers Read: Kelli Stanley , author of City of Secrets . The entry begins: I have a confession to ma...

Today's featured duo at Coffee with a Canine: Lauren B. Davis and Bailey . The author, on how she and Bailey were united: After my frien...

Now showing at My Book, The Movie: The Orchard by Theresa Weir . The entry begins: “Who’s going to play you in the movie?” I’ve been h...

Suzi Quatro is a rock ‘n’ roll musician and actress whose biggest hits include "Can The Can" and "Devil Gate Drive." ...

Today's feature at the Page 99 Test: The Man Who Couldn't Eat by Jon Reiner . About the book, from the publisher: "I'm a...

The current feature at the Page 69 Test: Sanctus by Simon Toyne . About the book , from the publisher: One man’s sacrifice shocks the wo...

Jim Lehrer’s new book, Tension City , is a history of televised presidential debates, 11 of which he has moderated. Lehrer's many books ...