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When the subject is Charles James, one can expect accolades and superlatives to be used in excess.

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If you wonder how one single event in fashion history turns into a 320-page book, then have I got a book for you.

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If you are an appreciative reader of Adam Kirschs’ articles and reviews in The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The Times Literary Supplement, and elsewhere you

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Without question, the only language that should be used to describe this unimaginably beautiful volume is with a vocabulary of superlatives.

“What’s so good about the truth if it’s more awful than a lie?”

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One of the great pities of our time is that we live in a golden age of readable but also solid academic credible studies of Roman and Medieval history for a popular audience.

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"... a compilation of photographs that are intriguing because they reveal a personal side of these artist luminaries that is rarely seen elsewhere."

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“He’s wonkish and not terribly entertaining. You could say as much about the book.”

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a needed addition to the shelves of thoughtful parents and citizens, affluent or not.”

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“a well-written and engrossing account of a World War II episode which has not necessarily seen the light of day . . .”

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“The Secret Game is a compelling and truly American story.”

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“highly recommended as a way to create healthy habits for a more peaceful, happy life.”

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“For those who want to understand the inner workings of a self-mutilator, Sharp is an excellent read.

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“This is how modernism works. It is an ongoing conversation among the chef, the diner, the ingredients, and our collective memories.”

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“It is the writing itself that astonishes. It is elegant, poetic—even appropriately elegiac—and wry.”

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“Kevin Carey has written a challenging book, one that deserves careful attention . . .”

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For yogis who seek a deeper connection with their practice, here is a clear path toward physical, mental, and spiritual practice . . .”

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There are at least 40 baby name books currently listed on Amazon, touting upwards of 10,000, 50,000, even 100,000 names, so one can’t fault an author for trying to find a new angle to stand out fro

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The first quarter of the New Year usually yields very little in terms of interesting or memorable books, but this year that cycle has been broken and has produced  one more wonderfully engaging boo

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Abandoned NYC deserves attention.”

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For months he stood over me—a lone soldier in a silhouette.

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“Mortensen’s imagery is rich with fantastical and grotesque elements reminiscent of Brueghel, Hieronymous Bosch, or Goya.”

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One of the joys of reading is discovery.”

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“the message of hope and inspiration has the potential to help millions who are survivors of trauma and the people closest to them.”

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The preface of Mathematics Without Apologies is certain to discourage readers that are expecting a “popular” mathematics text from reading further.

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