Books

We’ll be discussing part 2 of Eowyn Ivey's The Snow Child next week, but first here's a little teaser.

This week, we chat about Part 1 (to page 113) of Eowyn Ivey’s The Snow Child. This debut novel from the Alaskan bookseller captivates Alex, Lora and I with its intriguing mix of realism and magic — and, in particular, the character of the little girl.

The only industry keeping the small Mexican town of Corazón de la Fuente going is a brothel — until the arrival of an American named Dr. Romulus Brinkley.

Lilian Nattel talks about the books that have shaped her reading — and her writing — life.

A fascinating memoir of family history from the late, award-winning war correspondent.