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Ronald H. Spector, Who Traced Social History in Books on War, Dies at 83

A Vietnam veteran-turned-academic historian, he drew acclaim for portraying conflicts from the perspectives of generals as well as grunts on all sides, both in Vietnam and in World War II.

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Ronald H. Spector, Who Traced Social History in Books on War, Dies at 83

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Can You Name These Novels Based on Their Characters?

Try this short quiz to see how many titles and people you can pair up from five classic books.

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Can You Name These Novels Based on Their Characters?

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‘Instructions on Not Giving Up’

On a recent episode of the “Book Review” podcast, the former poet laureate Ada Limón made the case for why poetry matters and read two poems, including this one called “Instructions on Not Giving Up.”

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‘Instructions on Not Giving Up’

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Andy Weir on the End of 'Project Hail Mary'

*SPOILER ALERT* We asked Times readers and listeners of the “Book Review” podcast what questions they had for Andy Weir. Many wanted to know why he ended his book “Project Hail Mary” the way he did. Andy explains.

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Andy Weir on the End of 'Project Hail Mary'

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Book Review: ‘The Oyster Diaries,’ by Nancy Lemann

The well-born protagonist of Nancy Lemann’s novel “The Oyster Diaries” returns home and immediately feels like an outsider.

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Book Review: ‘The Oyster Diaries,’ by Nancy Lemann

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Book Review: ‘Here Where We Live Is Our Country,’ by Molly Crabapple

In “Here Where We Live Is Our Country,” Molly Crabapple tells the story of a Jewish labor movement that fought antisemitism and nationalism with equal fervor.

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Book Review: ‘Here Where We Live Is Our Country,’ by Molly Crabapple