2023 NYT Notable Books - Nonfiction


Showing 1 - 1 of 1  There are a total of 51 valid entries on the list.
Book cover for "Lives of the wives"
Star rating for Lives of the wives
Description:
"A witty look at the complex and fascinating but tumultuous marriages of five well-known figures in the literary world, including British theater critic Kenneth Tynan, and authors Roald Dahl and Kingsley Amis."-- The history of wives is largely one of silence, resilience, and forbearance. Toss in celebrity, male privilege, ruthless ambition, narcissism, and a few more factors, and it's easy to understand why the marriages of many famous writers have...