Fiction: 'The Banana Wars' by Alan Grostephan
Plus Yael van der Wouden’s ‘The Safekeep’ and Magdalena Zyzak’s ‘The Lady Waiting.’ #press
'The Inner Game of Tennis' Review: The Court in Your Mind
For 50 years, one tennis guru has been leading his disciples on a journey into tennis enlightenment. #press
'Skies of Thunder' Review: Flying Over the Himalayas
The greatest threat to aircraft in World War II’s China-Burma-India theater was the wind itself. #press
'The Race to the Future' Review: From Peking to Paris
The 1907 transcontinental race took place at the dawn of the auto age. #press
No, College Sports Aren't Over. But They'll Never Be the Same.
A massive looming settlement with the Power Five acknowledges a reality the NCAA long denied—this is a business, and always has been. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ncaa-lawsuit-settlement-power-five-8595c146?utm_source=press.coop
What Our Brains Know About Stocks---But Won't Tell Us
Going on gut feelings when you invest is often a terrible idea. New research helps explain why it can sometimes be beneficial. #press
'A Walk in the Park' Review: Grand Canyon Odyssey
An attempt to walk the full length of the Grand Canyon meant encounters with mountain lions, snakes and lots of cliffs. #press
'Same As It Ever Was' Review: Her Own Worst Enemy
The protagonist of Claire Lombardo’s novel has a compulsion toward self-sabotage. #press
Canada Retail Sales Fell 0.2% in March, Recovered in April
Early signs show consumers in Canada were spending again last month, snapping a run of sluggish retail sales through the first quarter. #press
Mysteries: Harry Dolan's 'Don't Turn Around'
Tom Nolan also reviews Ruth Ware’s “One Perfect Couple” and Jaclyn Goldis’s “The Main Character.” #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mysteries-harry-dolans-dont-turn-around-94ddcbb7?utm_source=press.coop
'Revolusi' Review: How Indonesia Won Independence
Revisiting the Southeast Asian nation’s bloody rebellion against the Dutch. #press
Summer Cookbooks: Feasts Fit for a Toothpick
Stuzzichini are Italian snacks. Pintxos come from Basque Country. Making them at home may create an urge to travel. #press
Humanity Shouldn't Be Afraid to Say Hello to Aliens
Some scientists worry that beaming signals into space could lead extraterrestrials to conquer Earth, as in the TV series ‘3 Body Problem.’ But wouldn’t they be more interested in learning about us? #press
'Lies and Weddings' Review: Never Rich Enough For Mom
The Viscount St. Ives is no ordinary aristocrat. Why shouldn’t he marry who he wants? Enter the nobleman’s mother. #press
Children's Books: 'Good Night, Good Beach'
Plus reviews of ‘Found,’ ‘There’s a Mountain in This Book,’ ‘The Art Book for Children’ and ‘Animal Tales From India.’ #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/childrens-books-good-night-good-beach-dfef17f3?utm_source=press.coop
ESG Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on Naturgy’s renewables growth, Abrdn’s new leadership, and more in the latest Market Talks covering ESG Impact Investing. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/esg-roundup-market-talk-aeb1c371?utm_source=press.coop
'Kimsooja: Meta-Painting' Review: Brilliance in Many Forms
The Korean artist proves herself to be a master manipulator of light and space with a series of conceptually rooted works at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery. #press
Five Best: Books on Diasporas
Selected by Joseph Kanon, the author of ‘Istanbul Passage’ and the forthcoming novel ‘Shanghai.’ #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/five-best-books-on-diasporas-58121c8e?utm_source=press.coop
Why I Need My Own Chatbot to Deal With Customer-Service Chatbots
My bot will call your bot—and we’ll all be a lot better off. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/customer-service-chatbot-dae1825b?utm_source=press.coop
Natural Gas Futures Lose Ground Ahead of Long Weekend
Natural gas futures fell, extending yesterday’s pullback amid signs some curtailed production is coming back. #press