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The latest from the National Book Critics Circle, including links to our members’ latest reviews, awards info and all things NBCC related.

Announcements

November 10, 2025

Reviews and More From NBCC Members

By Michael Schaub

Friends, we hope you’re doing well! Our members have been busy this past week with reviews of books by authors including Margaret Atwood, Susan Straight, Patti Smith, Claire-Louise Bennet, Alexander... Read More

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Critical Notes

  • October 27, 2025

    Reviews and More From NBCC Members

    By Michael Schaub

    Friends, we hope you’re doing well! Our members have been busy this week with reviews of books by authors including David Szalay, Gish Jen, Susan Orlean, Thomas McGuane, Donika Kelly,... Read More

  • October 20, 2025

    Reviews and More From NBCC Members

    By Michael Schaub

    We hope you’re having a great fall so far! Our members have been busy with reviews of books by authors including Arundhati Roy, Francesca Wade, Thomas Mallon, Susan Orlean, Laura... Read More

  • October 13, 2025

    Reviews and More From NBCC Members

    By Michael Schaub

    Friends, we hope you’re having a great fall so far! The recording of Mandana Chaffa’s conversation with Gwendolyn Harper, translator of Pedro Lemebel’s A Last Supper of Queer Apostles, winner... Read More

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