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Review: How Meacham's Lincoln defeated 'Big Lie' of his day

Review: How Meacham's Lincoln defeated 'Big Lie' of his day

“And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle” by Jon Meacham (Random House) Fun fact: Feb. 12, 1809, is the birthdate for both Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin.
Review: 'Ted Kennedy' sweeping account of senator's life

Review: 'Ted Kennedy' sweeping account of senator's life

“Ted Kennedy: A Life,” by John A. Farrell (Penguin Press) In his new biography of Ted Kennedy, John A. Farrell describes a letter Joseph Kennedy sent his youngest son telling the teenager he had to choose between a serious or non-serious life.
Review: A Texas cop solves murder of a woman with a secret

Review: A Texas cop solves murder of a woman with a secret

“Murder at the Jubilee Rally” by Terry Shames (Severn House) Samuel Craddock, the amiable police chief of mythical Jarrett Creek, Texas, is good at his job, but he’s got a lot to deal with in “Murder at the Jubilee Rally,” Terry Shames’s ninth novel
In new book, Maggie Haberman considers Trump's future by delving into his past

In new book, Maggie Haberman considers Trump's future by delving into his past

WASHINGTON — Whether she's in pursuit of a story or just navigating New York's legendary rush-hour traffic, it's never a good idea to get in Maggie Haberman's way.
Stephen Curry launches graphic novel series on sports stars

Stephen Curry launches graphic novel series on sports stars

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Curry's latest move is one for the books. The NBA superstar is launching a graphic novel series, "Stephen Curry Presents!: Sports Superheroes," in partnership with Penguin Workshop.
Lucinda Williams' memoir of childhood, career out April 25

Lucinda Williams' memoir of childhood, career out April 25

NEW YORK (AP) — Arguably one of the music world's most articulate and introspective performers, Lucinda Williams has a memoir coming out next spring.
Review: Reporter’s murder shows cost of pursuing the truth

Review: Reporter’s murder shows cost of pursuing the truth

“In the Mouth of the Wolf: A Murder, a Coverup, and the True Cost of Silencing the Press,” by Katherine Corcoran (Bloomsbury) The confluence of corrupt governance, poverty, drug trafficking and reporters who can be bought is a dangerous place for rep
Sullivan's warning: Journalists should be on high alert

Sullivan's warning: Journalists should be on high alert

NEW YORK (AP) — Margaret Sullivan cringed one day when a former colleague at The Washington Post, critic Carlos Lozada, tweeted with exasperation about books pitched to him as combinations of memoir and manifesto. That's exactly what she was writing.
CBC host Terry O'Reilly among finalists for $30K National Business Book Award

CBC host Terry O'Reilly among finalists for $30K National Business Book Award

TORONTO — CBC Radio host Terry O'Reilly is among the finalists for the National Business Book Award.

Audiobook features talks between Trump and Bob Woodward

NEW YORK (AP) — More than eight hours of conversations between Donald Trump and Bob Woodward will be released next week as an audiobook. Simon & Schuster Audio announced Tuesday that “The Trump Tapes” will be published Oct. 25.
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