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Ron Charles (books newsletter)

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Former WaPo critic Ron Charles on books, authors, and literary culture.

M.L. Stedman Is Back — With Another Impossible Dilemma
News•Mar 3, 2026

M.L. Stedman Is Back — With Another Impossible Dilemma

M.L. Stedman returns with *A Far‑Flung Life*, a 448‑page novel set in 1958 Western Australia. The story follows 17‑year‑old Matt MacBride, the sole survivor of a fatal crash, who awakens with amnesia and a hidden child he must protect. Stedman weaves themes of memory, secrecy, and the relentless pursuit of truth against a backdrop of a sprawling sheep station and a mining incursion. The review praises the book’s emotional depth and hints at a future film adaptation, echoing the success of her debut bestseller.

By Ron Charles (books newsletter)
In Tayari Jones’s ‘Kin,’ Friendship Persists as Lives Diverge
News•Feb 24, 2026

In Tayari Jones’s ‘Kin,’ Friendship Persists as Lives Diverge

Tayari Jones’s 2026 novel *Kin* follows best friends Vernice and Annie through alternating chapters that chart their diverging lives in the Jim Crow South. Vernice earns a scholarship to Spelman College, entering a world of Black refinement, while Annie embarks on...

By Ron Charles (books newsletter)