roundup

In good company: 3 fellow travelers in fiction

3 book recommendations, some great short stories, and an album review in a footnote.

Oct 29 •

Michael Patrick Brady

6 books that turn history on its head

History is written by the writers.

Oct 13 •

Michael Patrick Brady

3 recommendations for Women In Translation month

Challenging fiction written with urgency, to be read with care.

Aug 7 •

Michael Patrick Brady

My most anticipated books for (the rest of) 2025

22 titles I’m looking forward to in the second half of this year.

Jul 10 •

Michael Patrick Brady

What I've read in 2025 (so far)

A midyear book celebration of sorts.

Jul 3 •

Michael Patrick Brady

Five books that pull at the seams of reality

Awesome perils, enchanting possibilities, and the nature of truth.

May 6 •

Michael Patrick Brady

6 gossipy books about artists

Plus: A brief look at forthcoming 2025 art-centric books.

Feb 18 •

Michael Patrick Brady

A Personal Backlist: January

A look back through my past reviews from this month.

Jan 14 •

Michael Patrick Brady

Six (more) offbeat books

Fiction that will turn your head inside out.

Jan 8 •

Michael Patrick Brady

2024 Books: A few short reviews

Fiona Warnick, Sebastian Smee, Laura van den Berg, and more.

Nov 30, 2024 •

Michael Patrick Brady

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