Marion Winik
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Review: ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ writer spills the tea on her books’ origins
Nonfiction: Margaret Atwood’s “Book of Lives,” a “memoir of sorts,” is packed with dishy tales.
October 29, 2025
Review: A woman reflects on the summer her life changed in ‘Ripeness’
Fiction: Sarah Moss’ novel traces the arc of one woman’s life.
September 18, 2025
Review: Meryl Streep played her, now Susan Orlean goes on a ‘Joyride’
Nonfiction: The author of “The Orchid Thief,” which became the movie “Adaptation,” crafts a witty, illuminating look at her life.
September 16, 2025
Review: ‘A Dog in Georgia’ is a banger about rebooting your life
Fiction: Mystery of a missing viral dog to confront the protagonist’s sense of self.
July 31, 2025
An endearing child is the hero of Gary Shteyngart's 'Vera, or Faith'
Humor novelist Gary Shteyngart's "Vera, or Faith" introduces readers to a precocious, lovable little girl and her equally adorable, anxiety-filled world.
July 3, 2025
Review: Novel from England sheds light on an injustice in family law
Fiction: Inspired by actual cases, “A Family Matter” is about family secrets and a lesbian mother who loses custody of her daughter.
June 2, 2025
Review: Pulitzer Prize finalist Lydia Millet’s new stories are about folks trying to keep it together
Fiction: Southern Californians ponder celebrity culture and koalas as the world burns.
April 14, 2025
Review: Your thoughts can be used against you in ‘Dream Hotel’
Fiction: Awards magnet Laila Lalami’s unnerving new novel features people jailed because of their dreams.
February 24, 2025
Review: ‘Tilda Is Visible’ is a comic novel whose lesson is all too visible
Fiction: When the world stops noticing the middle-aged main character, she begins to disappear.
February 18, 2025
Review: In ‘Mona Acts Out,’ a reckless actor grapples with her unruly family and the #MeToo movement
Fiction: Mischa Berlinski’s comic novel gets 2025 off to a good start for readers.
January 15, 2025
Review: A young couple, their parents, a ‘Rental House’ and a ‘gem’ of a novel
Fiction: In Weike Wang’s book, a house is at the center of race, class and gender struggles.
January 3, 2025
Review: Louise Erdrich’s latest, ‘The Mighty Red,’ ranks among her very best
Local fictipm: Set near the Red River in 2008-09, it weaves together the lives of dozens of characters.
September 23, 2024
