What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in February
Authors and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments
In Naomi Klein’s most recent book Doppelganger, she talks about Philip Roth quite a lot, which made me realise that though I read quite a lot of Roth as a teenager, I hadn’t read American Pastoral, which is often considered his greatest novel. So I read it and it was great – I had forgotten how funny Roth is.
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10 books to read in March
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‘Books picked me up on bad days’: how reading romance helped Lucy Mangan through grief
After the death of her father, the writer took refuge in the kinds of stories she had once written off – discovering a comforting world of funny heroines and happy endings. Grief is an intensifier. ...The Guardian - 2d -
What We’re Hearing About the N.F.L.’s Biggest Looming Decisions
Some teams believe a third quarterback has solidified himself as a first-round pick, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3h -
With ‘Paper Doll,’ Dylan Mulvaney Wrote the Book on Girlhood. Now What?
Her bubbly video diaries about her gender transition were once a study in oversharing. Now on the other side of a nationwide boycott, she sees the value in keeping some things to herself.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
10 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Catchphrases That Readers Love
Hundreds of you told us about your favorite “Saturday Night Live” catchphrases. Here are the 10 that came up the most.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Away from Man United, Antony enjoys renaissance
Real Betis loanee Antony is a man transformed, scoring goals and providing assists with ease.ESPN - 5d -
Ferrari's Hamilton 'really enjoying' new car
Lewis Hamilton says he is "really enjoying" his new Ferrari as he sets the second-fastest time on day two of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.BBC News - 4d -
Everything you need to know to enjoy Carnaval in Brazil
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‘We’re ready’: Frank McCourt on possibility of buying TikTok
McCourt's Project Liberty advocacy group submitted a bid to buy the U.S. assets of TikTok in early January.The Hill - Feb. 21
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Russian state propagandists overjoyed at Anora’s Oscar triumph
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Nottingham Forest v Ipswich: FA Cup fifth round – live
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