Ron Charles is a critic at The Washington Post, where he writes about books and publishing. With a background in American literature and critical theory, he explores themes related to authors, cultural movements, and the impact of generative AI on the literary landscape. Ron's work has been featured in various outlets including CBS News, Yahoo News, and The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Stewart O'Nan's novel revisits his character Emily Maxwell and her aging friends. Review by Ron Charles
“Evensong,” By Stewart O’Nan. Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press. 304 pages. $24.
By: Ron Charles
Brian Schaefer's debut novel is less interested in political parties than the shared dreams of Americans living in a small town.
By: Ron Charles
”Town & Country,” By Brian Schaefer. Publisher: Atria. 304 pages. $28.
C.J. Farley's novel is a sharp satire about America's descent into corrosive curated convenience.
The long afternoon reflections of most literary novelists pad behind the latest technology like a cat following a speeding car: The cat doesnt have a chance or any interest.
”Who Knows You by Heart,” By C.J. Farley. Publisher: William Morrow. 282 pages. $30.
By Washington Post book critic Ron Charles 2025 offered a feast of great books. To help build your never-ending reading list, here are five titles we particularly enjoyed over the past 12 months:
By: Ron Charles
Suspense plays no part in this story, though perhaps it never does for the truly faithful. Instead, readers get a rotating series of perspectives that, together, suggest something essential about t...
By: Leigh Haber, Ron Charles
The legendary reviewer talks about Oprah, Anne Tyler, his to-be-read pile, and working without a net on his own newsletter — and we announce our April pick
