Death March
A journalist follows one high-risk South African as a way to understand why AIDS continues to spread despite available treatment. nytimes.com
Book roundup: Debut novels
Here are some exciting first novels that have caught the eyes of readers and book critics alike. rssfeeds.usatoday.com
In a 'World Made by Hand,' Kunstler Reassures
James Howard Kunstler's most recent social commentaries have pointed to mayhem -- ranging from bad surburban planning to how the loss of cheap oil might unravel the way we live. But his latest work -- a return to fiction -- offers a bit of reassurance. npr.org
Theater: A First-Timer Makes Rhett and Scarlett Sing
Margaret Martin is, to say the least, a highly unlikely choice to write the book, lyrics and music for a major West End musical version of “Gone With the Wind.” nytimes.com
Richard Price Cracks a Hard-Boiled 'Lush Life'
Richard Price is a crime writer with a knack for capturing the rhythms and language of the modern world. His new novel, Lush Life, takes a sharp look at the lawlessness lurking behind the veneer of New York's trendy Lower East Side. npr.org