writing is a way to speak back to what fails to value our fullest being, to speak up for that aliveness

Here are the 100 notable books from 2024 — including standout fiction, poetry and nonfiction, all chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. nyti.ms/41cJsee

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Moonlight, Seascape
Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927)

Imagine being in medieval times, about to go into battle, when you realize you forgot your headphones