J D Salinger
Books by J D Salinger
The Catcher in the Rye
by J D Salinger
This made me want to live in New York and go to the bars where Holden went. For all its satire, it’s a very romantic portrait of the city
Interviews where books by J D Salinger were recommended
The best books on Teenage Mental Health, recommended by Rae Earl
Every generation has its own minefield to negotiate in order to reach adulthood. Author Rae Earl discusses five books that explore a range of mental health issues that some teenagers may face, and many adults have faced, while on this difficult journey.
The best books on Boyhood and Growing Up, recommended by Chigozie Obioma
The author chooses his top five books on boyhood and growing up, major themes of his Booker-nominated debut The Fishermen.
Woody Allen on The Books that Inspired Him
Film legend Woody Allen talks us through his favourite books, from JD Salinger to Elia Kazan.
Essential New York Novels, recommended by Jay McInerney
The author of Bright Lights, Big City, Jay McInerney, tells us what changed after 9/11 and which books best capture the ambition, romance and creativity of New York. He chooses his list of “essential New York novels”