Book critics do more than just praise and pan — they look for themes and ideas that make a book worth thinking about. The tools critics use can help expand your tastes, win your book club and simply know yourself better. This session discussed the art and craft of criticism and explored what makes for an effective review, whether you’re writing for The New York Times or your Goodreads page.

Reading-Like-a-Critic

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