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  • Viking Books/YouTube

    3 Different Topics, 3 Works Worth Reading

    The publishing industry is in terrible trouble, as we all know. But more high-quality work keeps getting published than anyone could possibly read. A few suggestions for today

    • James Fallows
    • Feb 18, 2014
  • 'Unsavory Elements' in Reddit AMA

    Foreigners on the loose, available in an Ask Me Anything session.

    • James Fallows
    • Dec 5, 2013
  • For Your China Reading List: 'Wealth and Power'

    What does China want? What is all this growth for? An approximation of the answer.

    • James Fallows
    • Jul 17, 2013
  • Reading Tip: 'The Twenty-Year Death'

    Looking for an absorbing noir read? Here are three books in one.

    • James Fallows
    • Jan 11, 2013
  • Seasonal Gratitude, Book Dept.

    Family news on the book front.

    • James Fallows
    • Dec 22, 2012
  • In Boston: Wednesday at MIT, Thursday at Porter Square Books

    A trip northward from DC, to discuss China and America

    • James Fallows
    • Dec 4, 2012
  • Your Mid-August Reading Tips, Part I

    Timely reading on three important Topics In The News.

    • James Fallows
    • Aug 13, 2012
  • 'The Flight to Zhuhai,' Illustrated Edition

    How we looked, before and after a memorable flight

    • James Fallows
    • May 8, 2012
  • The (Last) Return of Donald Westlake

    A reviewer, an author, a notable series: bingo!

    • James Fallows
    • Feb 22, 2012
  • A Great New Hampshire-Weekend Read

    Heard enough about New Hampshire tracking polls? Here's something more enjoyable to read

    • James Fallows
    • Jan 6, 2012
  • If You're in Princeton on Sunday Afternoon

    Garden Staters' chance to hear about 'Dreaming in Chinese'!

    • James Fallows
    • Jan 8, 2011
  • Pierre Sprey on Book TV: Tonight at 9

    A chance to see one of technology's most original thinkers

    • James Fallows
    • Jan 2, 2011
  • 'Best Book' Fiesta

    It's that time of year: Best Book lists!

    • James Fallows
    • Dec 9, 2010
  • If You're Going to be in Austin This Weekend...

    A conversation with Karl Marlantes at the Texas Book Festival

    • James Fallows
    • Oct 12, 2010
  • If You're in the Boston Area Tonight....

    Dreaming in Chinese goes to Boston

    • James Fallows
    • Oct 7, 2010
  • What You (and I) Missed in Portland, OR Last Night

    'Dreaming in Chinese' over America

    • James Fallows
    • Sep 27, 2010
  • On the Home Front (Dreaming in Chinese Dept)

    Reviews that get the spirit of a book

    • James Fallows
    • Sep 24, 2010
  • "Rock Paper Tiger," Plus More on E-readers

    Had enough Swedish crime fiction? Here's a good alternative.

    • James Fallows
    • Jun 13, 2010
  • Two Recommendations

    Worthwhile reading, from the newsstand and the book store

    • James Fallows
    • Apr 24, 2010
  • Great books to give as presents: kicking off the series

    • James Fallows
    • Nov 10, 2009
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