A riveting true-crime narrative that tells the tale of the “Last Call Killer,” a serial killer who preyed on gay men in New York in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
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A riveting true-crime narrative that tells the tale of the “Last Call Killer,” a serial killer who preyed on gay men in New York in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
“‘Badness’ is not what defines the Mets as a franchise. There is a difference between being bad and being gifted at losing, and this distinction holds the key to understanding the true magic of the New York Mets. My Mets. Your Mets. The Mets in all of us.”
Stories like Geller’s are not often found in our literary landscape, which is why I am so grateful for this (very sad, very moving) memoir.
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain is marvelous. The book is half analysis of short stories, half instruction on how to write short stories, and another half Saunders reflecting on writing, reading, and Russian authors.
To put it simply, I’m obsessed with every essay.
A well-researched, engaging collection of essays on all the messiness that surrounds the world of sports.
This biography of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s relationship reportedly had the cooperation of the royals themselves. And even though representatives of Meghan & Harry deny their cooperation — their “inner circle” clearly had the blessing to talk to Omid Scobie & Carolyn Durand, in this in-depth look at the whirlwind romance, Royal Wedding, and royal exit.
In this collection of stories, Sarah Weinman expands the idea of what a crime story is.
A gripping, powerful memoir of a refugee you won’t want to miss.