The Ferrante Letters: An Experiment in Collective Criticism
Four critics engage in a collaborative, epistolary exploration of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan novels, blending personal and critical insight…
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The Beach at Night
A doll named Celina faces a night of terror on the beach, battling the Mean Beach Attendant and the Fire, while grappling with feelings of a…
The Lost Daughter
A middle-aged woman's holiday turns unsettling as she confronts her past choices and the consequences of her unconventional motherhood.
Frantumaglia: A Writer's Journey
Dive into the mind of Elena Ferrante, the enigmatic author of the Neapolitan Quartet, as she shares her thoughts on writing, feminism, and t…
Beyond Glory
Beyond Glory captures the electrifying heavyweight fights between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, which became a symbol of the world's hopes an…
John L. Sullivan and His America
Discover the tumultuous life of John L. Sullivan, the legendary boxer who rose from Boston's Irish ghetto to become a prizefighting icon, se…
Sound and Fury
Explore the unlikely friendship between Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell, two iconic figures who defied stereotypes and shaped sports and tele…
The Sweet Science
Experience the electrifying world of boxing through the vivid prose of A. J. Liebling, capturing the essence of legendary fights and fighter…
The Hardest Game
Experience the thrill and drama of boxing through the eyes of one of the world's most celebrated sportswriters, Hugh McIlvanney, as he captu…
Sweet William
Discover the electrifying life of boxing legend Billy Conn, from his rise to fame to his personal struggles and triumphs, in this captivatin…
In the Ring with Bob Fitzsimmons
Dive into the thrilling life and career of boxing legend Bob Fitzsimmons, from his world heavyweight championship to his final days, with ne…
Ringside: A Treasury of Boxing Reportage
Step into the ring with legendary boxing writer Budd Schulberg as he chronicles the epic tales of the sweet science, from bare-knuckle brawl…
The Fireside Book of Boxing
Step into the ring with the most celebrated and iconic moments in boxing history, captured in vivid detail and timeless prose.
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Discover the extraordinary life of Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight champion who defied racial barriers and lived life o…
Jack Dempsey
Dive into the electrifying life of Jack Dempsey, the Heavyweight Champion of the World from 1919-1926, whose fierce determination and legend…
Champion: Joe Louis, Black Hero In White America
Discover the untold story of Joe Louis, the boxing legend who transcended racial barriers and became an American hero, in this timely explor…
Black Is Best: The Riddle of Cassius Clay
Explore the enigmatic life of Muhammad Ali, from his rise to boxing fame to his controversial stances on race and war.