Sadie Stein

Sadie Stein, Book Review editor at The New York Times, and Louis Sachar, renowned author of children's classics like 'Holes,' delve into the literary treasures that shaped their childhoods. They discuss the magic of teachers reading aloud and the emotional resonance of school literature. The duo reminisces about their favorite and least favorite books while pondering how to inspire young readers today. A lively game of literary trivia adds fun, revealing how classics connect generations. Together, they celebrate the love of reading and its transformative power.

Joumana Khatib and Sadie Stein, editors at The New York Times Book Review, dive into the world of holiday gifting through books. Joumana praises the evocative writing in Annika Norlin's "The Colony" and highlights Kiran Desai's sweeping immigrant epic. Sadie recommends thought-provoking titles like "Perfection" and quirky options for those hard-to-shop-for friends. They share strategies for personalized gifts and celebrate cozy mysteries for moms, while exploring culinary-themed books and unique finds for dads. Plus, a fun quiz wraps up their recommendations!

Poet and downtown icon Eileen Myles reading a poem by James Schuyler; archival tape of Maya Angelou interviewed by George Plimpton, the founding editor of the Review; the legendary actor and writer Wallace Shawn reading Denis Johnson’s famous story “Car-Crash While Hitchhiking”; and a true story by Sadie Stein, read by herself, about doing the twist alone on a Tuesday night.