Chloë Schama on Books
Schama is deputy editor of the New Republic and recently published Wild Romance, a critically acclaimed nonfiction account of a Victorian-era marriage scandal.Photo by: Jonathan Hanson
New Books, Reviewed: Animal Emotions, Deconstructing Detroit and the Science of Winning
Taking a closer look at some of the newest releases in non-fiction
February 2013 |
By Chloë Schama
The History of Mapmaking, Jared Diamond’s Latest and More Recent Books Reviewed
Also on the docket, travelling by fire and understanding the concept of “antifragility”
December 2012 |
By Chloe Schama
D-Day Spies, Lost Antarctica, Eating Dirt and More Recent Books
A new history blows the cover on British spies in World War II
September 2012 |
By Chloë Schama
A Lincoln Novel, Native Poetry, Marie Curie and More New Recent Books
In a new alternative history, The Great Emancipator lives to fight a second civil war
July 2012 |
By Chloë Schama
Loving Elephants, the Meaning of Life, a London History and More Recent Books
A pioneering elephant rescuer looks back on the loves of her life and a collection of essays investigates the history of happiness
June 2012 |
By Chloë Schama
The Banana King, Surviving K2, the Allure of America and More Recent Books
The man who helped make the banana an American favorite also mercilessly used his company’s power to topple foreign governments
May 2012 |
By Chloë Schama
The Breathtaking Surfing Photos Featured in Swell
A new book catalogues some of the best sites around the world to catch a wave with stunning photography
April 17, 2012 |
By Chloë Schama
Books: Teddy Roosevelt: Top Cop, Jonah Lehrer and Other Must-Read Books
TR’s rough ride as New York’s police chief shaped the man who became president just six years later
April 2012 |
By Chloë Schama
A James Brown Biography and Other Must-Read Books
This vivid new book charts the dazzling contradictions in the life of the Godfather of Soul
March 2012 |
By Chloë Schama
Five New Books That Will Rock You Like a Hurricane
The '70s music scene is being reexamined in these books by and about the major players of rock 'n' roll
February 22, 2012 |
By Chloë Schama
How E.B. White Wove Charlotte’s Web
A new book explores how the author of the beloved children’s book was inspired by his love for nature and animals
June 03, 2011 |
By Chloë Schama
What Defines Latino Literature?
In compiling the latest anthology in the Norton series, professor Ilan Stavans researched the themes explored by Latino authors
December 02, 2010 |
By Chloë Schama
A Forgotten Tennessee Williams Work Now a Motion Picture
Written in the 1950s, The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond was forgotten until it was recently adapted into a major motion picture
January 04, 2010 |
By Chloë Schama
Literary Landmarks: A History of American Women Writers
Author Elaine Showalter discusses the lasting influence of Harriet Beecher Stowe and why Gertrude Stein is overrated
March 06, 2009 |
By Chloë Schama
