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Nemesis by Catherine Hanley — Open Letters Review

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Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · 16d

Steve Donoghue reviews a new biography of the French king who fought with Plantagenets his whole life, Nemesis by Catherine Hanley, out from @ospreypublishing.bsky.social:

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A new biography of the French king who fought with Plantagenets his whole life

Apparent Breviary by Gastón Fernández — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · 16d

Eric Bies reviews a new volume of the famous posthumous verses of the famous Peruvian man of letters, Apparent Breviary by Gastón Fernández, out from @worldpoetrybooks.bsky.social:

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A new volume of the famous posthumous verses of the famous Peruvian man of letters

The Elements by John Boyne — Open Letters Review

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Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · 16d

Ryan Davison reviews a stunning reading experience by one of Ireland’s finest, The Elements by John Boyne, out from Henry Holt and Co:

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A stunning reading experience by one of Ireland’s finest

A Short Introduction to Annaliese by James Elkins — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · 16d

Tom LeClair reviews the complex new novel by James Elkins, A Short Introduction to Annaliese by James Elkins, out from Unnamed Press:

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A review of the complex new novel by James Elkins

Six Weeks by the Sea by Paula Byrne — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · 16d

Christina Nellas Acosta reviews a new historical novel about Jane Austen in love, Six Weeks by the Sea by Paula Byrne, out from Pegasus Books:

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A new historical novel about Jane Austen in love

The Tourist's Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City by Henry Sapoznik — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · 16d

James Ruchala reviews a cultural history of New York Jewish culture and commerce, The Tourist's Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City by Henry Sapoznik, out from State University of New York Press:

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A cultural history of New York Jewish culture and commerce.

The First King of England by David Woodman — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Sep 8

Steve Donoghue reviews a sweepingly comprehensive biography of the first “king of the English,” The First King of England by David Woodman, out from @princetonupress.bsky.social:

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A sweepingly comprehensive biography of the first “king of the English”

Entitled by Andrew Lownie — Open Letters Review

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Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Sep 8

Joe Spivey reviews the new biography of Britain’s scandal-prone Prince Andrew, Entitled by Andrew Lownie, out from @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social:

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The new biography of Britain’s scandal-prone Prince Andrew

A Day Like Any Other by Nathan Kernan — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Sep 8

Steve Donoghue reviews a masterful new biography of the American poet James Schuyler, A Day Like Any Other by Nathan Kernan, out from @fsgbooks.bsky.social

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A masterful new biography of the American poet James Schuyler

Schattenfroh by Michael Lentz — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Sep 8

Brock Covington reviews Schattenfroh by Michael Lentz, out from @deepvellum.bsky.social:

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A review of Michael Lentz’s immense new novel

Clodia of Rome by Douglas Boin — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Sep 8

Steve Donoghue reviews a new biography of the Roman Republic’s infamous Clodia, Clodia of Rome by Douglas Boin, out from @wwnorton.com:

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A game new biography of the Roman Republic’s infamous Clodia

Thomas More by Joanne Paul — Open Letters Review

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Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Aug 26

Steve Donoghue reviews Joanne Paul’s wonderful new biography of Thomas More, out from Pegasus Books:

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Joanne Paul’s wonderful new biography of Thomas More

The Predicament by William Boyd — Open Letters Review

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Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Aug 26

Joe Spivey reviews the new Gabriel Dax adventure from William Boyd, out from Atlantic Crime:

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A review of the new Gabriel Dax adventure from William Boyd

Constantine Cavafy: A New Life by Gregory Jusdanis & Peter Jeffreys — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Aug 26

Steve Donoghue reviews a generous new life of the great Greek poet Cavafy, out from @fsgbooks.bsky.social:

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A generous new life of the great Greek poet Cavafy

Redemption: MacArthur and the Campaign for the Philippines by Peter Mansoor — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Aug 17

David Murphy reviews a new assessment of the controversial WWII general, Redemption: MacArthur and the Campaign for the Philippines by Peter Mansoor, out from Cambridge University Press:

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A new assessment of the controversial WWII general

The Great Acceleration by Edward Burtynsky — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Aug 17

Tom LeClair reviews a new book showcasing Edward Burtynsky’s photography, The Great Acceleration by Edward Burtynsky, out from Steidl:

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A new book showcasing Edward Burtynsky’s photography

Transparencies by Maria Borio — Open Letters Review

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Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Aug 17

Eric Bies reviews an Italian poet’s English-language debut, Transparencies by Maria Borio, out from @worldpoetrybooks.bsky.social:

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A review of an Italian poet’s English-language debut

India by Audrey Truschke — Open Letters Review

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Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Aug 17

Siddharth Handa reviews a sweeping new history of India, India by Audrey Truschke, out from @princetonupress.bsky.social:

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A sweeping new history of India

Fulvia by Jane Draycott — Open Letters Review

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Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Aug 2

Steve Donoghue reviews a new biography of the infamous enemy of Cicero, Fulvia by Jane Draycott, out from @yalebooks.bsky.social:

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A new biography of the infamous enemy of Cicero

The Worlds of Dorothy Sayers by Stephen Wade — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Aug 2

Steve Donoghue reviews a new biography of the great mystery novelist, The Worlds of Dorothy Sayers by Stephen Wade, out from Pen and Sword History:

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A new biography of the great mystery novelist

Hotel Ukraine by Martin Cruz Smith — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Jul 11

Ryan Davison reviews Hotel Ukraine by Martin Cruz Smith, out from Simon & Schuster

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The illustrious career of Russia's greatest homicide detective ends with a legendary final act

On Elton John: An Opinionated Guide by Matthew Restall — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Jul 11

Nikolas Mavreas reviews a spirited, borderline mythological look at the life and career of Elton John, On Elton John: An Opinionated Guide by Matthew Restall, out from @oxunipress.bsky.social:

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A spirited, borderline mythological look at the life and career of Elton John

The Hundred Years' Trial by Gouzoules & Gouzoules — Open Letters Review

Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Jul 11

Steve Donoghue reviews a new history of the Scopes “Monkey Trial” and its long aftermath, The Hundred Years' Trial by Gouzoules & Gouzoules, out from @hopkinspress.bsky.social:

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A new history of the Scopes “Monkey Trial” and its long aftermath

Pine Marten by Dan Bagur — Open Letters Review

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Open Letters Review @olreview.bsky.social · Jul 11

Steve Donoghue reviews a beautifully-illustrated natural history of martens, Pine Marten by Dan Bagur, out from @pelagic.bsky.social:

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A beautifully-illustrated natural history of martens