In 'Circe,' this witch is more artist than immortal
Author Madeline Miller reimagined a reviled minor goddess from the "Odyssey" into a powerful figure who finds herself through hard…
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For Madeline Miller, writing is 'like descending to the bottom of the ocean'
Before she was the author of the best-selling novel "Circe," Miller believed that she had to write around the clock.…
Discussion questions for 'Circe'
Madeline Miller's "Circe," which reimagines the story of a minor goddess from the Odyssey, is our December book club pick.
'Circe' is our December book club pick
The novel that reimagines the story of Circe, a lesser-known and yet much-reviled goddess and witch from the Greek epic…
What do trees mean to you? Here are 12 ways trees shaped readers' lives
"In my day-to-day life, I often take the trees around me for granted."
'Breaking Away' was this actor's breakout role. Fans say it changed their lives, too
"This film is about humanity," Christopher said. "I don't see movies anymore that are just centered on people, and the…
How 'America's perfect tree' was nearly wiped out
The American chestnut tree, once the dominant tree throughout much of the Eastern United States, bore richly nutritious and sweet-tasting…
Why Richard Powers schedules his writing around what nature is doing
The author of "The Overstory" follows a saying by Thoreau: "Resign yourself to the influence of the earth."
Discussion questions for 'The Overstory'
"The Overstory" is our November book club for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club, "Now Read This"
