Books
Malcolm Gladwell Speaks on Viral, Cultural Phenomena at the 2024 Boston Book Festival
Gladwell shares that he created his newest work to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his first and wildly famous book, “The Tipping Point.”
‘Book and Dagger’ Review: How Readers Rewrote Espionage
In this powerful mid-20th century commentary, Graham shows how artists can produce both economic value and political power with world-altering effects.
‘Lovely One’ Review: A Timely and Intimate Glimpse Into Life Before the Supreme Court
There is a distinct timeliness and relatability to Jackson's new memoir, "Lovely One," offering an intimate look at her personal and professional journey.
Zadie Smith Talks ‘The Fraud’ and Abolitionism at Coolidge Corner Theatre
Smith delivered her third book talk with the Brookline Booksmith, discussing her book "The Fraud" and its key themes of freedom and abolition.
‘Remember You Will Die’ Review: A Bold, Yet Disjointed Confrontation of Death
"Remember You Will Die" is an ambitious, genre-bending, and ultimately unsuccessful reflection on endings and the finality of death.
The Witches of El Paso Review: Magic and Reality Muddle the Message
In this epic whirlwind Luis Jaramillo constructs, an all-consuming magic threatens the women's autonomy across time, space, people, and countries.
‘The Comfort of Crows’ Review: Masterfully Reintroducing the World as We Know It
“The Comfort of Crows” dives deep into what it means to be alive, portrayed through Renkl’s vulnerability with her readers and her environment.
HKS Lecturer Marshall Ganz ’64 Talks New Book on Organizing at Cambridge Public Library
Harvard Kennedy School lecturer Marshall L. Ganz ’64 discussed his new book — “People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal” — at the Cambridge Public Library on Wednesday.
CAFH Hosts Cass Sunstein for Campus Free Speech Book Talk
Harvard Law School professor Cass R. Sunstein ’75 discussed his recently published book, “Campus Free Speech: A Pocket Guide” at a Tuesday afternoon event at Harvard Law School organized by the Council on Academic Freedom at Harvard.
Harvard Authors Profile: Abigail Chachkes ’25 on Romance and Corpse Meditation
Abigail Chachkes ’25 recently won the Cyrilly Abels Short Story Prize for her short story "Do It Again", inspired by a 16th-century saint starving herself from religious devotion.
‘The Mighty Red’ Review: A Novel for the Ages
"The Mighty Red" by Louise Erdrich may very well be "The Great Gatsby" of our time, featuring rich dialogue and imagery and well-developed characters.
Parkside Bookshop Opens in Boston’s South End
South End's new bookstore, Parkside Bookshop, opened near Peters Park on Sept. 2. The owner aims to create a welcoming community space.
Harvard Authors Profile: Leila A. Jackson ’26 on ‘Exit Wound’ and the Power of Documentary Poetry
Winner of the 2024 Academy of American Poets Prize Leila A. Jackson '26 speaks about her winning piece, "Exit Wound," and documentary poetry.
‘Spells to Forget Us’ Review: A Witchy Whirlwind of YA Rom-Com Tropes
“Spells to Forget Us,” centers around the enchanting moment when a teenage girl meets Boston’s most powerful young witch.
Harvard Authors Profile: Darius Atefat-Peckham ’23 on Poetry as Sincerity and the Bridging of Identities
Darius Atefat-Peckham '23 speaks about his journey as a poet and a person with grace, gratitude, and love, exemplifying the power of poetic form.
Rebecca Nagle at The Harvard Bookstore: Historical and Legal Intricacies of Contemporary Native American Activism
Rebecca Nagle visited the Harvard Bookstore to discuss her debut book, “By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land.”
Latine Authors to Celebrate This National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month with an assortment of influential Latine authors.
‘The Company’ Review: Missing the Mystery
"The Company" by J. M. Varese suffers from dull narration and a painful absence of character development, amiss for this so-called Gothic thriller.
10 Years After ‘Milk and Honey’: A New Era of Accessible Poetry
To say Rupi Kaur’s collection, “Milk and Honey,” is mediocre would be an understatement. Yet, it is impossible to deny her impact on the poetry world.
More Than Bedtime Stories: Childhood Books Vignettes
Whether it’s a classic beloved by many or a more obscure work of children’s literature, these vignettes reflect on the power of a book to turn back the clock.
‘On The Threshold Of History’: Ketanji Brown Jackson Talks Memoir at Harvard Event
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson ’92 discussed her new memoir “Lovely One,” recounting her life journey from childhood to being the first Black female Supreme Court justice, at a Thursday evening event in Sanders Theatre.
‘Graveyard Shift’ Review: A Charming, if Predictable, Novella
M. L. Rio is sure to please her cult following with her latest novella, "Graveyard Shift," but the promising plot needs another fifty pages to be truly great.
Artist Profile: Yahya Ashour on the Struggle to Represent Loss
Even though the process can be painful and exhausting, Gazan poet and author Yahya Ashour is a staunch believer in the power of poetry.
Artist Profile: Tayseer Abu Odeh on the Need for Poetry in Exile
Tayseer Abu Odeh emphasizes the importance of writing with conscience not just in his own work, but for writers and thinkers everywhere.
‘What It Is’ Review: Harnessing Images for Creativity
Lynda Barry’s “What It Is” is not just a creative scrapbook but an experience full of thought-provoking questions, doodles, and writing.