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Tony-winning composer Marc Shaiman, author of "Never Mind the Happy" memoir.
Books
Book Review: Marc Shaiman’s tell-most memoir isn’t afraid to name names
Ryan Leeds Jan 27, 2026 0

Marc Shaiman's memoir dishes on Sondheim, Streisand, and the highs (literal and figurative) and lows of showbiz life.

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An illustration inspired by A Year of Nothing
Books
Book Review: ‘A Year of Nothing’ understands burnout without trying to fix it
Lauren Emily Whalen Jan 22, 2026 0

Emma Gannon’s "A Year of Nothing" is a slim, soothing companion for burnout, hustle fatigue, and reclaiming a smaller life.

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Book cover of "Eating Ashes" and author Brenda Navarro.
Books
Book Review: Can you grieve a brother and a country at the same time? Novelist Brenda Navarro says yes
Laura Zornosa Jan 20, 2026 0

Brenda Navarro's "Eating Ashes" follows a sister's grief after her brother's death in Spain. Diego Luna is adapting the novel…

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"Was That Racist?" book cover
Books
Book Review: ‘Was That Racist?’ asks the questions we’re all thinking
Matthew Wexler Jan 6, 2026 0

Evelyn Carter's "Was That Racist?" offers clarity for bias debates—including the ones on Broadway.

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Alexis Pratt and Melina Rabin in Bated Breath Theatre Company's "Dirty Books" about the evolution of banned books.
Books Take 5
The cast & creative behind ‘Dirty Books’ share their favorite banned lit, from Sohn to Salinger
Matthew Wexler Dec 18, 2025 0

Director Mara Lieberman and cast reveal banned book recommendations that inspired "Dirty Books," from queer Yiddish theater to dystopian American…

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art book composite featuring works by Jenny Saville, Kerry James Marshall, Gabriele Münter, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Art Books
From Jenny Saville’s beauty deconstruction to the faces of Jean-Michel Basquiat: 5 new art books worth unwrapping
Karan Singh Dec 11, 2025 0

Five new titles on Jenny Saville, Greer Lankton, Kerry James Marshall, Gabriele Münter, and Jean-Michel Basquiat prove art books aren't…

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Beyoncé and Dolly Parton book covers
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From Beyoncé deep cuts to Dolly in photos: 5 music books worth unwrapping this holiday season
Matthew Wexler Nov 28, 2025 0

Decision fatigue ends here. We've rounded up the year's best music books from Dolly, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, and more.

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"Around the Table" by Diana Henry.
Books
Diana Henry’s ‘Around the Table’ proves food writing can be as satisfying as the meal itself
Matthew Wexler Oct 3, 2025 0

Diana Henry's 52 essays explore food, travel, and memory without relying on a single recipe to satisfy.

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Nina West
Books
‘No Tea, No Shade’: Nina West & queens get real about life in drag
Matthew Wexler Sep 24, 2025 0

Nina West, Olivia Lux & 4 more drag queens share intimate essays in "No Tea, No Shade" — essential reading…

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"Beyoncé - All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track"
Books
528 pages of pure Beyoncé: New book unpacks every track from Queen B’s legendary career
Matthew Wexler Aug 26, 2025 0

The most comprehensive Beyoncé retrospective ever hits shelves October 14, examining every song from the superstar's career.

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Firelei Báez, Untitled (Les tables de gé ographie réduites en un jeu de cartes) , 2022.
Art
Can fabric and collage dismantle colonial history? Firelei Báez makes a breathtaking case
Laura Zornosa Jan 30, 2026
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Lin-Manuel Miranda & Broadway’s best join The Public Theater’s People’s Filibuster
Matthew Wexler Jan 29, 2026
Owen Teague and Abbey Lee in "Blackout Songs" Off-Broadway.
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‘Blackout Songs’ spirals through a decade of addiction, but where does it land?
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Tony-winning composer Marc Shaiman, author of "Never Mind the Happy" memoir.
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Book Review: Marc Shaiman’s tell-most memoir isn’t afraid to name names
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