November 21, 2012Books Update |
On the Cover of Sunday's Book Review'Far From the Tree'
By ANDREW SOLOMON
| Editor's NoteBEST SELLERSAudiobooksSound CheckBy JOHN SCHWARTZ
Preparing to record his own audiobook, John Schwartz took a closer look at the art of storytelling.
Speaking VolumesBy WILLIAM GRIMES
Sometimes an audiobook isn't just a good text and a skilled narrator.
Back PageLike Mother, Like ChildBy ROBIN MARANTZ HENIG and SAMANTHA HENIG
Despite potential pitfalls, parents and children remember their book collaborations as rewarding experiences.
Inside the ListBy GREGORY COWLES
My affection for Alice Munro goes beyond the literary to the unabashedly sentimental.
Editors' Choice
Recently reviewed books of particular interest.
Book Review Podcast
This week, Charles McGrath talks about Alice Munro's "Dear Life"; Leslie Kaufman has notes from the field; J. D. Biersdorfer discusses Sean Howe's history of Marvel Comics; and Gregory Cowles has best-seller news. John Williams is the host, filling in for Sam Tanenhaus.
REVIEWS BY THE TIMES'S CRITICSEditor's Note
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