Book Review: ‘Sister Deborah‘ by By Scholastique Mukasonga; translated by Mark PolizzottiA graceful, humorous tale about the pursuits of a mythical prophetess in East Africa. Oct 30 24October 30, 2024Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘The Border Between Us: A Novel‘ by By Rudy RuizA culture-straddling teen struggles to understand who he is. Oct 07 24October 07, 2024Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘The Bullet Swallower: A Novel‘ by By Elizabeth Gonzalez JamesThis absorbing western-like saga is shot through with magical realism. Mar 04 24March 04, 2024Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
An Interview with Betty MilanThe multilingual writer talks her Lebanese heritage, “self-xenophobia,” and the work of Jacques Lacan. Jan 30 24January 30, 2024Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘From Dust to Stardust: A Novel‘ by By Kathleen RooneyThe captivating tale of a Jazz Age ingenue. Dec 01 23December 01, 2023Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘L.A. Weather‘ by By María Amparo EscandónA Mexican American family navigates change in an exuberant, complicated city brought vividly to life. Dec 31 22December 31, 2022Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘The Sunshine Girls: A Novel‘ by By Molly FaderOn sisterhood, friendship, and the secret lives of our mothers. Dec 23 22December 23, 2022Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Breaking the SilenceMichèle Sarde searches for her family’s Jewish roots. Oct 19 22October 19, 2022Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘The Women Are Up to Something: How Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley, and Iris Murdoch Revolutionized Ethics‘ by By Benjamin J.B. LipscombA fascinating account of four impressive female philosophers. Mar 07 22March 07, 2022Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘Bonhoeffer’s America: A Land without Reformation‘ by By Joel LooperThe German theologian came to New York twice. What he saw appalled him. Nov 05 21November 05, 2021Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘Black Sheep: A Blue-Eyed Negro Speaks of Abandonment, Belonging, Racism, and Redemption‘ by By Ray “BEN” StudeventThe mixed-race son of addicts spends his life struggling to fit in. Jun 08 21June 08, 2021Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience‘ by By Nancy ShermanNine timeless lessons for living a calmer, happier life. May 12 21May 12, 2021Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘How We Read Now: Strategic Choices for Print, Screen, & Audio‘ by By Naomi S. BaronA well-researched, accessible treatise on all the ways we experience and absorb words. Mar 22 21March 22, 2021Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Marjorie and MeCircles of Madness not only introduced me to an extraordinary poet but launched a lifelong literary friendship. Feb 09 21February 09, 2021Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘Igifu‘ by By Scholastique Mukasonga; translated by Jordan StumpFor Rwandan Tutsis forced into exile, hunger, fear, and grief are constant companions. Oct 20 20October 20, 2020Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
A Trenchant TricksterIn the precarious world of early 17th-century Germany, Tyll Ulenspiegel learns life is a tightrope. Sep 15 20September 15, 2020Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
An Interview with Domnica RadulescuThe celebrated Romanian novelist and playwright discusses the fiction of protest, experimental theater, and her invincible, positive outlook. Jun 02 20June 02, 2020Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Exquisitely EvocativeIn Braided Memories, Marjorie Agosín pays homage to her great-grandmother, who escaped Nazi-dominated Vienna and made her way to Chile. Apr 22 20April 22, 2020Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘The Scent of Buenos Aires: Stories‘ by By Hebe Uhart; translated by Maureen ShaughnessyThese delicate tales of everyday lives in and around Argentina’s capital reflect on the passage of time and small pleasures. Jan 20 20January 20, 2020Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks
Book Review: ‘Quichotte: A Novel‘ by By Salman RushdieA traveling salesman struggles to distinguish between reality and fantasy in this uneven re-imagining of Don Quixote. Jan 03 20January 03, 2020Article at washingtonindependentreviewofbooks