In “Creation Lake” by Rachel Kushner, Sadie Smith, a 34 year old American undercover agent of ruthless tactics is sent by her mysterious but powerful employers to a remote corner of France. Her mission: to infiltrate a commune of radical eco-activists.
This week on The Book Show, Tana French discusses her book The Searcher. This is her first novel to feature an American protagonist and...
Celebrated cartoonist and “Fun Home” author Alison Bechdel returns with “Spent: A Comic Novel,” a sharp, funny, and self-aware look at art, aging, and...
John Irving has written some of the most acclaimed books of our time, among them: “The World According to Garp,” “A Widow for One...
