Critical Notes

The landscape for print media continues to be volatile, with layoffs at the Washington Post and the closing of Bookforum as the twice-shuttered Believer finds new life at its original home, McSweeney’s. Meanwhile, new online outlet The

Dear NBCC Friends, Here’s the latest in news, notes, and notions from our members, compiled by a rookie Critical Notes correspondent. All the errors are mine; all the accomplishments are

Dear NBCC Friends, It’s still a good time of the year to get involved with the NBCC or renew your membership. The deadline for board candidate statements has been extended

Dear NBCC Friends, Welcome to year-end list season. As institutions ranging from the NYPL to the New York Times weigh in with extensive catalogs of notable titles, former NBCC president Tom

With a four-day weekend ahead of us, here’s hoping for some much-needed reading time. If you’re traveling, choose wisely as you pack, and remember that books can be a great

Dear NBCC Friends, We’re trying out a new feature on exciting forthcoming titles. We’re talking three months out or longer, books within pitching distance. Stuff we’ve picked up at events or found on our doorsteps,

Dear NBCC Friends, Spooky season might be drawing to a close, but publishers haven’t stopped adding to an ever-growing glut of gothic novels and literary horror. So, if that’s your

Dear NBCC Friends, As mentioned last week, submissions for the Nona Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing are now open. The prize recognizes outstanding work by an NBCC member and awards them

Dear NBCC Friends, We’ll be opening up submissions for the Nona Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing on October 30. The prize recognizes outstanding work by an NBCC member and

Dear NBCC Members, We hope you’re all curling up with a good book as the weather cools down. And we’d like to wish a hearty congratulations to Vivian Gornick, three-time