“After everything that’s happened, how can the world still be so beautiful? Because it is.” ― Margaret Atwood, Oryx and Crake Dear members, we continue to keep you all in
April 6, 2020
New reviews and more from the NBCC
By Michael Schaub
Critical Notes
March 30, 2020
New reviews and more from the NBCC
By Michael Schaub
“Love is what carries you, for it is always there, even in the dark, or most in the dark, but shining out at times like gold stitches in a piece
March 22, 2020
Reviews from the NBCC, and how you can help people in need
By Michael Schaub
“To state quite simply what we learn in time of pestilence: that there are more things to admire in men than to despise.” — Albert Camus, The Plague Dear members,
March 9, 2020
Critical Notes: Awards Update, Our New Website, and More
By Mark Athitakis
Notice to members and NBCC awards attendees from President Laurie Hertzel:
We regret to inform you that all of the NBCC public events–the Finalists Reading, the awards ceremony and the membership meeting–have been canceled because of the threat of the coronavirus. The gala party will be postponed until fall.
March 1, 2020
News and reviews from the NBCC
By Carolyn Kellogg
NBCC president Laurie Hertzel interviewed Louise Erdrich about her new novel, The Night Watchman, and her grandfather, who inspired the main character. She also reviewed Rust, a memoir by Eliese Colette
February 23, 2020
Reviews from the NBCC. Awards are around the corner!
By Carolyn Kellogg
NBCC friends and members: Our awards are coming March 12! The awards are free, followed by a post-awards celebratory fundraiser with drinks and snack and literary luminaries. Get tickets now.
February 16, 2020
Dozens of new reviews and more from the NBCC
By Carolyn Kellogg
Richard Santos, whose term on the board begins next month, wrote about the American Dirt controversy for Texas Monthly. Barbara J. King reviewed Lydia Denworth’s Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and
February 9, 2020
New reviews and more from the NBCC
By Carolyn Kellogg
NBCC friends and members: Now is the time to order your tickets for the post-awards celebration! It’s March 12 in New York City directly after our awards ceremony, and is
February 2, 2020
Critical Notes: February 3, 2020
By David Varno
It’s February and 2020 is in full effect, with this week’s batch of book reviews from members. Also, don’t forget to order your tickets for the NBCC Gala Fundraiser, following
January 27, 2020
Awards Updates, and Member News and Reviews
By Mark Athitakis
Earlier this month, we proudly announced the 30 finalists in six categories for our annual book awards. In the coming weeks, NBCC board members will be spotlighting each title on