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Meaning of life? Look to cats, they have it all figured out.

Cats are the vessels for John Gray’s austere worldview in his new book, “Feline Philosophy: Cats and the Meaning of Life.” The title may make it sound like a stocking filler, unexpected from a philosopher best known for his contrarian politics and skepticism about human progress. “Apocalypse Meow” might have been more in character. But […]

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Adults get Crossan’s deft touch, in verse

The cover of Sarah Crossan’s first novel for adults, “Here Is the Beehive,” gives clues about its protagonist: Here is the outline of a woman drawn with uneven lines, conjuring up motion but also anxiety. That first impression is solidified once we get to know married and philandering protagonist Ana Kelly as she mourns the […]