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The Art of Fielding

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First Novels: The Weird, Thrilling Trip Through A Very Narrow Door

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First Novels: The Weird, Thrilling Trip Through A Very Narrow Door

May 16, 2014 • Martha Woodroof talks to first novelists including Chad Harbach (The Art Of Fielding) about how it feels to gut out the unlikely path that takes a book from idea to publication.

State of Wonder

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Plot Twists: Big League Dreams, Being A Mother And 'The Garden Of Beasts'

May 9, 2012 • It's a rich week for fiction, with new novels from Ann Patchett and Jennifer Weiner, and a debut by Chad Harbach that marries a literary sensibility with a love of baseball — plus Jorie Graham's new poetry collection. In nonfiction, Erik Larson is back with the story of an American ambassador in Germany in 1933.

The Art of Fielding

Author Interviews

In 'Fielding,' Baseball Meets The White Whale

December 19, 2011 • Chad Harbach's debut novel, The Art of Fielding, is as much about literary fiction as it is about baseball. The book follows a talented college shortstop destined for big-league stardom — until a routine throw goes wrong and his life starts to fall apart.

In 'Fielding,' Baseball Meets The White Whale

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Swamplandia!

Review

Best Books Of 2011

Year-End Fiction Wrap-Up: The 10 Best Novels Of 2011

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December 14, 2011 • 2011 was a terrific year for fiction — both from first-time novelists and much-decorated veterans. Maureen Corrigan's recommendations range from Karen Russell's dazzling debut, to David Foster Wallace's posthumously published novel, to what may be the Sept. 11 novel.

Year-End Wrap-Up: The 10 Best Novels Of 2011

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The Sense of an Ending

Opinion

Best Books Of 2011

What Sticks: Five 2011 Books That Stay With You

December 1, 2011 • This year, the best books are those that remain with readers long after they turn the last page. Whether a sprawling nonfiction narrative, a riveting first novel or a wrenching memoir, these keepers are unforgettable.

The Tiger's Wife

Review

Best Books Of 2011

Plot Driven: Alan Cheuse's Top 5 Fiction Picks

November 29, 2011 • Critic Alan Cheuse likes his books thoughtfully plotted — and 2011 has made him a happy reader. A tiger haunts, a teen flees, ballplayers dream and vampires reign in beautifully conceived stories from new and distinguished authors.

The Art of Fielding

Author Interviews

Zen And 'The Art of Fielding': Baseball As Life

October 1, 2011 • Chad Harbach's acclaimed debut novel, The Art Of Fielding, is full of wins and losses. But when a star player chokes, the book raises big questions about the things we chase in life — and what happens when we fall short.

Zen And 'The Art of Fielding': Baseball As Life

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The Art of Fielding

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'Fielding,' A Winning Take On Life And Baseball

August 31, 2011 • There's more to The Art of Fielding than the art of fielding; Chad Harbach's smart and human debut novel weaves together portraits of camaraderie and love, betrayal and victory.