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The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (July 14)
By Washington Post book critic Ron Charles
Here are four new books to take on vacation or just kick back with at home.
Fifteen years ago, American readers went wild for an unlikely bestseller by Joseph O’Neill called “Netherland,” about a Dutchman in New York who becomes a cricket enthusiast.
Well, O’Neill is back on the field again with “Godwin” (Pantheon), about a writer who becomes involved in a bizarre scheme to find an African boy who may be the next international soccer star.
Millions of dollars are on the line. But while your eye follows the ball, O’Neill takes some brilliant shots at the exploitation of immigrants and the forces shaping our global economy.
Read an excerpt: “Godwin” by James O’Neill
“Godwin” by Joseph O’Neill (Pantheon), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Bookshop.org
Claire Lombardo’s new novel, “Same As It Ever Was” (Doubleday), follows the long, complicated life of a woman who wonders if motherhood is really for her.
When we first meet Julia, she’s got a devoted husband and a bright little boy, but she’s so desperately unhappy that she almost throws it all away. Two decades later, another crisis threatens to disrupt Julia’s hard-won equilibrium. But maybe now she’s wiser and a little kinder to herself.
This is a big novel, full of wit and heart, and perfect for your next book club.
Read an excerpt: “Same As It Ever Was” by Claire Lombardo
“Same As It Ever Was” by Claire Lombardo (Doubleday), in Hardcover, Large Print Trade Paperback, eBook and Audio formats, available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Bookshop.org
A grizzly roams through the pages of Julia Phillips’ new novel, “Bear” (Hogarth). The story is about two poor sisters struggling to take care of their dying mother on an island off the coast of Washington state.
The younger sister, Sam, just can’t wait to get away and start a new life. But her older sister falls under the spell of a bear that’s been seen wandering the forest near their home. What would Sam do to save her sister? What would she destroy?
This is a hypnotic, tense story, with the woodland scent of a dark fairy tale.
Read an excerpt: “Bear” by Julia Phillips
“Bear” by Julia Phillips (Hogarth), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Bookshop.org
After she escaped slavery in 1849, Harriet Tubman became a legendary abolitionist who led scores of enslaved people to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
Now, National Book Award-winning author Tiya Miles explores the life of this remarkable woman in her book, “Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People” (Penguin).
In her deep examination of the world in which Tubman lived, Miles winds through the elusive history and the awesome mythology to find a real-life figure more extraordinary than we ever knew before.
Read an excerpt: “Night Flyer” by Tiya Miles
“Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People” by Tiya Miles (Penguin), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Bookshop.org
For more suggestions on what to read, contact your librarian or local bookseller.
That’s it for the Book Report. I’m Ron Charles. Until next time, read on!
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Fubo offers you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
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Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.