Critical Notes

Members and friends, we hope you’re enjoying the first days of fall! Our members have been busy this past week, reviewing books by authors including Addie Citchens, Jane Hamilton, Angela

Freinds, we have some exciting events coming up, and we’d love you to save these dates! -On Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m. Pacific/7 p.m. Eastern, please join us on

Save the date! On Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m. Pacific/7 p.m. Eastern, please join us on Zoom for “Criticism 101: Book Review Fundamentals,” led by Heather Scott Partington, former

Save the date! On Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m. Pacific/7 p.m. Eastern, please join us on Zoom for “Criticism 101: Book Review Fundamentals,” led by Heather Scott Partington, former

Save the date! On Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m. Pacific/7 p.m. Eastern, please join us on Zoom for “Criticism 101: Book Review Fundamentals,” led by Heather Scott Partington, former

Members and friends, we hope you’re enjoying the waning days of summer! Our critics have been busy this week with reviews by authors including Catherine Lacey, Michael Maslin, Eimear McBride,

Friends, we hope you’re having a good summer! Our members have been busy with reviews of books by authors including Elaine Hsieh Chou, Phoebe Greenwood, Daniel Saldaña París, and Li-Young

Members and friends, we’re proud to announce the NBCC Emerging Critics Class of 2025-2026! The Emerging Critics Fellowship seeks to identify, nurture, and support the development of the next generation

Members and friends, we hope you’re having a good summer! Our members have been busy with reviews of books by authors including Stephanie Wambugu, Åsne Seierstad, Ed Park, and Jennifer

Friends, we hope you’re having a good summer! Our members have been busy this past week with reviews of books by authors including Maggie Nelson, Megan Abbott, Linn Ullmann, and