February 16, 2020
By David Varno
In a foreword to his sprawling, insightful examination of the challenges faced by three generations of gay men in the U.S., Odets writes that aside from his primary intended audience—gay
February 2, 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 13, 2020
By David Varno
The finalists for the 2019 NBCC awards were announced this past Saturday at Bo’s in New York, along with the winners of the John Leonard Prize, the Balakian, and the
September 9, 2019
By David Varno
Former board member Barbara Probst Solomon has died. She was 90. Solomon was known for her criticism, her memoir Arriving Where We Started, and her translations from the Spanish. Introducing Afred
July 22, 2019
By David Varno
A historical novel and a nonfiction narrative each put their own stamp on the past with mixed results, according to NBCC member critics. In a review of Clare Clark's In
April 7, 2019
By David Varno
First, Some News About a New Way to Support the NBCC's Mission: The National Book Critics Circle is thrilled to announce the creation of a new partnership category: Sustainers. Founded
February 4, 2019
By David Varno
NBCC board member and Newsday books editor Tom Beer wrote about books to read during Black History Month. Rochelle Spencer reported on “The Oakland Renaissance: A Roundtable of Afro-Futurist Luminaries,” a
July 17, 2018
By David Varno
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June 11, 2018
By David Varno
Over the past 10 years, book-review sections in many American newspapers have gone on life support. At least one major newspaper that once spent close to $100,000 annually on book
May 29, 2018
By David Varno
NBCC board member and Best Translated Book Award judge Lori Feathers writes about why My Heart Hemmed In by Marie NDiaye should win this year's BTBA fiction prize. Julia M. Klein shows how