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Issue 40 / January 2012

Dorothy Gilman, Spy Novelist, Dies at 88

Ms. Gilman was best known for her “Mrs. Polifax” series of books about a widow who goes to work as a secret agent.... More...

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Saturday, 4 February, 2012

‘Stay Awake,’ Stories by Dan Chaon

Dan Chaon’s characters wander between ordinary lives and psychological shadowlands in this collection.... More...

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Friday, 3 February, 2012

Three Books Explore the Reality Behind the World of ‘Downton Abbey’

Three books explore the true lives behind the fictional world of “Downton Abbey.”... More...

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Friday, 3 February, 2012

‘The Science of Yoga’ Considers the Practice’s Benefits

William J. Broad explores yoga’s winding path and weighs claims about the practice’s benefits.... More...

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Friday, 3 February, 2012

‘Da Vinci’s Ghost’ Examines One of the Artist’s Most Famous Images

Toby Lester examines one of the world’s most intriguing drawings.... More...

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Friday, 3 February, 2012

Tony Judt Reviews His Life’s Journey

In a dialogue with another historian, Tony Judt reviews his life’s journey.... More...

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Friday, 3 February, 2012

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