The majority of celestial space is inactive and will remain forever unruffled. But when cosmic violence does unfold, it changes the very fabric of the universe, with mega-explosions and ripple effects that reach the near limits of human comprehension. In his new book “Earth-Shattering,” astronomy writer Bob Berman investigates these instances of violence both mammoth […] ...
This week on The Book Show, Kelly Braffet discusses her latest novel – The Unwilling, which is a high stakes coming-of-age tale full of enchantment and political turmoil. Additionally, Braffet has written: Save Yourself, Last Seen Leaving and Josie & Jack. ...
Nathan Englander once again tackles the complexities of contemporary Jewish life in his new novel, “kaddish.com.” When an atheist’s Orthodox father dies, he is called upon by his mother and sisters to perform the prayer for the dead – every day for 11 months. Reluctant, he hires someone from the title website to recite the […] ...
