And now to a new novel from a widely acclaimed writer - Colm Toibin. His latest, titled "Nora Webster," has a simple enough set-up - widow living in Ireland copes with and then overcomes her grief.

“Nora Webster” is a novel about loss. It describes what a young Irish widow, Nora Webster, does and doesn’t do when she is blind-sided by the death of her husband, Maurice. Nora’s daily routine, ...

Colm Tóibín's writing is the literary equivalent of slow cuisine – and I mean that as a compliment. In this age of fast everything, sensational effects, and unremitting violence, he uses only the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Alan Cheuse reviews a new novel by Colm Toibin, Nora Webster. Book Review: 'Nora Webster' by Colm Toibin MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: And now to a new novel from a widely acclaimed writer - Colm Toibin. His ...