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Times
02-05-2025
- Business
- Times
Amor Towles: if you like Dickens and Tolstoy, try this Egyptian writer
You don't hear of many investment bankers who give it all up to become novelists. Few advances can match a banker's bonus, for a start. But Amor Towles is not your average novelist. As a child, for instance, he exchanged letters with the managing editor of The New York Times, Harrison Salisbury, after he'd found a message in a bottle that Towles had thrown into the sea. Born in Boston in 1964, he has degrees from Yale and Stanford (his English MA thesis was even published in The Paris Review). On graduating, he spent 21 years working in finance before quitting to write. Each of his novels, from Rules of Civility in 2011 to A Gentleman in Moscow in 2016 (the television adaptation starred
Washington Post
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
11 new paperbacks to read this month
The average book is released in paperback about a year after it first appears in hardcover. For perennial bestsellers — hardcovers that people refuse to stop buying, in other words — it can take longer. For Garmus's debut, it's been a full three years. (And nearly two since the TV adaptation starring Brie Larson aired.) Set in the early 1960s, the novel tells the entertaining story of a chemist named Elizabeth Zott whose scientific career is derailed by sexism. She then finds unlikely fame on TV as the host of a scientifically minded cooking show. In The Post, Karen Heller wrote that there is 'an infectious absurdity to the book,' with its 'indelible assemblage of stubborn, idiosyncratic characters.' The average book is released in paperback about a year after it first appears in hardcover. For perennial bestsellers — hardcovers that people refuse to stop buying, in other words — it can take longer. For Garmus's debut, it's been a full three years. (And nearly two since the TV adaptation starring Brie Larson aired.) Set in the early 1960s, the novel tells the entertaining story of a chemist named Elizabeth Zott whose scientific career is derailed by sexism. She then finds unlikely fame on TV as the host of a scientifically minded cooking show. In The Post, Karen Heller wrote that there is 'an infectious absurdity to the book,' with its 'indelible assemblage of stubborn, idiosyncratic characters.' Patchett's latest bestseller revolves around a woman and her three daughters reunited on their family-run cherry farm in Michigan during the pandemic summer of 2020. Over the course of that summer, Lara Kenison tells her daughters the story of her affair with a famous actor when she was 19 years old. Patchett's latest bestseller revolves around a woman and her three daughters reunited on their family-run cherry farm in Michigan during the pandemic summer of 2020. Over the course of that summer, Lara Kenison tells her daughters the story of her affair with a famous actor when she was 19 years old. Towles's many fans can turn to this collection while they wait for the next novel by the best-selling author of a 'A Gentleman in Moscow' and 'The Lincoln Highway.' It features six short stories and one novella, 'Eve in Hollywood.' The novella picks up Evelyn Ross, a character in Towles's novel 'Rules of Civility,' where that book left her, traveling by train from New York to Los Angeles. Towles's many fans can turn to this collection while they wait for the next novel by the best-selling author of a 'A Gentleman in Moscow' and 'The Lincoln Highway.' It features six short stories and one novella, 'Eve in Hollywood.' The novella picks up Evelyn Ross, a character in Towles's novel 'Rules of Civility,' where that book left her, traveling by train from New York to Los Angeles. Alvarez's latest novel explores sisterhood, immigration and family secrets. It also charts new, at times surreal territory for the celebrated 75-year-old author. While writing it, Alvarez suffered a health crisis involving her vision. When she was able to start (slowly) writing again, she told The Post, 'there was a new urgency to the novel — as if it were the last novel I would ever write.' Alvarez's latest novel explores sisterhood, immigration and family secrets. It also charts new, at times surreal territory for the celebrated 75-year-old author. While writing it, Alvarez suffered a health crisis involving her vision. When she was able to start (slowly) writing again, she told The Post, 'there was a new urgency to the novel — as if it were the last novel I would ever write.' Sahota, whose novels have been twice nominated for the Booker Prize, here tells a shrewd story about identity politics and compassion. He builds his compelling drama around the election of a general secretary for Britain's largest labor union. The Post's Ron Charles called it a 'brilliant' novel 'that will consume any reader who picks it up.' Sahota, whose novels have been twice nominated for the Booker Prize, here tells a shrewd story about identity politics and compassion. He builds his compelling drama around the election of a general secretary for Britain's largest labor union. The Post's Ron Charles called it a 'brilliant' novel 'that will consume any reader who picks it up.' This selection of Mushtaq's stories about Muslim girls and women in southern India, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, is a finalist for this year's International Booker Prize. (The winner will be announced May 20.) Mushtaq is a journalist, lawyer and women's rights activist, and these fictional stories span more than 30 years of her career as an author. 'Deceptively simple,' the judges for the International Booker wrote, 'these stories hold immense emotional, moral, and socio-political weight, urging us to dig deeper.' This selection of Mushtaq's stories about Muslim girls and women in southern India, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, is a finalist for this year's International Booker Prize. (The winner will be announced May 20.) Mushtaq is a journalist, lawyer and women's rights activist, and these fictional stories span more than 30 years of her career as an author. 'Deceptively simple,' the judges for the International Booker wrote, 'these stories hold immense emotional, moral, and socio-political weight, urging us to dig deeper.' Elliott's new collection of short stories has been described by more than one reader as 'feral.' Incorporating elements of Southern gothic, fantasy, fairy tales and other genres, it showcases a fearless imagination. To take an example, here's how the author described one story, 'The Maiden,' in an interview with writer Lincoln Michel: 'A a group of small-town teens discover the transcendent magic of an outcast girl named Cujo who hexes kids by performing supernatural trampoline stunts.' She's at work, she said in the same interview, on an 'absurd, psychedelic, sci-fi' novel that is 'infested with psychonauts, tech tycoons, and otherworldly bullfrogs.' Elliott's new collection of short stories has been described by more than one reader as 'feral.' Incorporating elements of Southern gothic, fantasy, fairy tales and other genres, it showcases a fearless imagination. To take an example, here's how the author described one story, 'The Maiden,' in an interview with writer Lincoln Michel: 'A a group of small-town teens discover the transcendent magic of an outcast girl named Cujo who hexes kids by performing supernatural trampoline stunts.' She's at work, she said in the same interview, on an 'absurd, psychedelic, sci-fi' novel that is 'infested with psychonauts, tech tycoons, and otherworldly bullfrogs.' Sinno's devastating memoir, translated by Natasha Lehrer, won several literary awards and sold lots of copies after it was published in France in 2023. It recounts the sexual abuse Sinno's stepfather committed against her for years, beginning when she was about 7 years old. As an adult, Lehrer filed a complaint against him, which led to a jury trial that was open to the public. The Guardian said the book 'ditches linear narrative, yet races along like a thriller.' Sinno, a scholar, also offers analysis of the way sexual abuse has been portrayed by writers like Vladimir Nabokov and Virginia Woolf. Sinno's devastating memoir, translated by Natasha Lehrer, won several literary awards and sold lots of copies after it was published in France in 2023. It recounts the sexual abuse Sinno's stepfather committed against her for years, beginning when she was about 7 years old. As an adult, Lehrer filed a complaint against him, which led to a jury trial that was open to the public. The Guardian said the book 'ditches linear narrative, yet races along like a thriller.' Sinno, a scholar, also offers analysis of the way sexual abuse has been portrayed by writers like Vladimir Nabokov and Virginia Woolf. The prolific Lincoln scholar Guelzo here reflects on the 16th president's thoughts about — and faith in — democracy. He organizes the book around Lincoln's views on intertwined themes: liberty, law, economics, race, slavery, emancipation. 'As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master,' Lincoln wrote. 'This expresses my idea of democracy.' The prolific Lincoln scholar Guelzo here reflects on the 16th president's thoughts about — and faith in — democracy. He organizes the book around Lincoln's views on intertwined themes: liberty, law, economics, race, slavery, emancipation. 'As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master,' Lincoln wrote. 'This expresses my idea of democracy.' Fernald (1859-1924) was a pioneer in recognizing and helping people with developmental disabilities. He left a very mixed legacy, explored by Green in this deeply researched biography. 'He single-handedly did battle against some of the most disturbing forms of hate in American history and also perpetrated grave injustices himself,' Green writes. 'He sought to understand the meaning and consequences of his actions in ways that provide an invaluable glimpse of one human being's reckoning with ethics, power, and social responsibility.' Fernald (1859-1924) was a pioneer in recognizing and helping people with developmental disabilities. He left a very mixed legacy, explored by Green in this deeply researched biography. 'He single-handedly did battle against some of the most disturbing forms of hate in American history and also perpetrated grave injustices himself,' Green writes. 'He sought to understand the meaning and consequences of his actions in ways that provide an invaluable glimpse of one human being's reckoning with ethics, power, and social responsibility.' Nader's latest book, about the importance of understanding and cultivating the life of a good citizen, is, in a word, timely. Nader's latest book, about the importance of understanding and cultivating the life of a good citizen, is, in a word, timely.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Exciting lead cast confirmed for new British Netflix thriller from boss of beloved BBC drama
Netflix has confirmed the star-studded cast of its upcoming thriller series Legends. Created and written by Neil Forsyth - who also wrote and created beloved BBC drama The Gold - the series is inspired by a real-life criminal investigation that sent a group of British Customs employees undercover to infiltrate some of the UK's most dangerous criminal drug gangs. It's now been confirmed that the cast will be led by The Reckoning's Steve Coogan, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga's Tom Burke, Hoard's Hayley Squires, Rustin's Aml Ameen and The Gentlemen's Jasmine Blackborow. Related: Best streaming services Rounding out the ensemble are Charlotte Ritchie (You), Douglas Hodge (Joker), Tom Hughes (Victoria), Johnny Harris (A Gentleman in Moscow) and Gerald Kyd. The official synopsis for Legends reads: "In the early 1990s, Her Majesty's Customs and Excise was losing its battle with illegal drug smuggling across Britain's borders. The solution was extraordinary. "In a top-secret operation, a small team of Customs employees were sent undercover. Their task - to infiltrate Britain's most dangerous drug gangs. "But these were not trained spies. They were normal men and women, plucked from ordinary lives around the UK, put through a basic training regime and tasked with building new identities in the criminal underworld. These identities were called Legends." Related: Top Boy's Brady Hood will direct the show's first four episodes, while Reacher's Julian Holmes directs episodes five and six. As well as his role in Legends, it was recently confirmed that Tom Hughes has joined the cast of The Gold season two alongside Stephen Campbell Moore and Joshua McGuire. The upcoming season will also see the return of Hugh Bonneville and Charlotte Spencer as coppers Brian Boyce and Nicki Jennings, who saw the convictions of several involved in the theft and handling of the 1983 Brink's-Mat gold. In season two, they realise they caught only half the criminals involved and continue their investigation. Legends will stream on Netflix, though a release date is yet to be confirmed. £18.99 at at Amazon at at Audible at EE£49.99 at at £328.00 at at at Amazon at at £91.40 at at at EE at at at at at at Sky Mobile£19.00 at Game£219.00 at at at at EE at at at at at Game£123.99 at at at at £259.99 at at Pandora at at at at Three at at at AO£199.99 at Fitbit£49.99 at at at £79.99 at at at at at at at at at at at £44.99 at at at at John Lewis£24.00 at at at at at at at at Amazon at at at John Lewis & Partners£44.99 at at at at John Lewis£32.99 at Amazon at at at at John Lewis & Partners at Fitbit at at at Amazon at at at at Three£6.62 at at at Apple at at Three£293.81 at at at at at Amazon£699.00 at at at at at at at EE at at at at at at Audible at at at at John Lewis£32.99 at Amazon at EE at at £379.00 at at at at John Lewis at at at at Apple at at at at Three at £229.00 at John Lewis at at Microsoft£79.00 at Samsung at Apple at at Samsung at at at crunchyroll£22.00 at Amazon£79.98 at at John Lewis£1199.00 at AO at at Microsoft£79.98 at at at at Microsoft at John Lewis & Partners at at at at at Amazon at at John Lewis at at at now at John Lewis & Partners at at at Microsoft at at at at at at John Lewis at £6.65 at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at You Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
Los Angeles Times
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead Talk 'A Gentleman in Moscow'
At a Q&A moderated by Yvonne Villarreal of the Los Angeles Times, Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead chatted about adapting Amor Towles' book, 'A Gentleman in Moscow,' into a TV series. The screening was on April 28, 2024, at The Culver Theater. The story is about Count Alexander Rostov who is under house arrest in a grand Moscow hotel for the rest of his life after the Russian Revolution. 'I feel like there's a character that comes along every once in a while that you really connect with, and that was the case with me,' McGregor said. He read the pilot script and the book and knew he had to play the Count. 'I fell in love with him... I had what I needed to play him,' McGregor said, talking about the deep connection he has with the character. Winstead who plays Anna said McGregor was so excited when he read the book. 'He was my God, it's so good,' she said. He was sharing bits of the book with her. 'He was giving me little hints that there might be something in it for me as well,' Winstead noted. During the Q&A, Villarreal asked if they felt pressure from the book's fans. McGregor said he consciously decided not to. 'It's not useful to put that pressure on writing is so good that I knew who he was,' he said, talking about capturing the character as Towles saw him. Shot in Manchester, the series has an amazing set that recreates the hotel which is key to the story. McGregor and Winstead said they tried to stay true to the book while making it new for a new audience. 'A Gentleman in Moscow' delivers a rich tapestry of human connection set against a historical backdrop as McGregor's compelling portrayal of Count Rostov and Winstead's engaging performance as Anna capture the hearts of viewers.
