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Amy Bloom’s Favorite Family Novels
The writer recommends four books about the nuances of family life.
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A Thrilling Italian American Joint Points Backward and Forward
JR & Son is a new-old establishment that conjures the past while deliciously disrupting expectations.
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Far-Flung Local Gems
Favorite spots in Paris, Los Angeles, London, Berkeley, and western Maine.
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The Mesmerizing, Hard-Edge Paintings of Fanny Sanín
Also: Staffers’ favorite Brad Pitt movies, Carnegie Hall performances in the parks, the stargazing rap of Ab-Soul, and more.
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A Summer Reading List of Lighthearted Mysteries
Sue Halpern, a novelist and critic, recommends a handful of books equal parts reassuring and riveting.
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The Astonishing Images of Diane Arbus
Also: Bill McKibben’s nature-doc picks, the full-bodied soul of Baby Rose, new work from Pam Tanowitz, and more.
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