The best-selling author joins the “Book Review” podcast to discuss his new novel, “The Midnight Train.”
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The crime novelist discusses her new memoir “True Crime.” Also, Daniel Kraus, winner of this year’s Pulitzer Prize for fiction, talks about his novel “Angel Down.”
The protagonist of this debut novel wants to get her bathroom upgraded. It becomes a portal to a Turkish prison cell instead.
From Oprah to romantasy, we look back at two decades of hit books and literary trends.
The Book Review editors discuss Solvej Balle’s seven-book series, “On the Calculation of Volume.” Plus, a selection of translated fiction to put on your reading list.
The author discusses his newest book, about a 19-year-old’s curious death and the investigation that followed.
The Book Review editors discuss fiction and nonfiction that caught their eye. Plus, Ada Limón on the power of poetry.
Jones’s new novel follows two motherless girls and their lifelong search for family.
The author talked about adapting his best-selling novel for film, creating the beloved character Rocky and making complex science feel approachable.
Published 2026-03-13
Louise Erdrich on Her ‘Python’s Kiss’ Story Collection and the Mystery of Writing
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author talks process and “Planet of the Apes.”
Bob Crawford discusses the leap from stage to page and why his new book, “America’s Founding Son,” feels so relevant.
Emily Brontë’s classic Gothic romance is the basis for a new movie. It’s also more bonkers than you remember.
Published 2026-02-24
The Book Review: Director Clint Bentley on Adapting ‘Train Dreams’ for the Big Screen
The Oscar-nominated filmmaker talks about the daunting task of adapting Denis Johnson’s enigmatic novella
Ahead of this year’s Academy Awards, the director appeared on the Book Review podcast to speak about his latest film.