Books beyond Bobst: A science-fiction novel, a multifaceted memoir and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Katherine Welander, Ana-Sofia Erath and Tori Morales
• April 1, 2024
Review: ‘Living’ is a remarkably pointless rendition of an all-time classic
“Living,” the British remake of Akira Kurosawa’s “Ikiru,” excels in being just that, but unfortunately offers nothing new.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• December 15, 2022
Review: ‘Klara and the Sun’ examines humanity through the eyes of a machine
Kazuo Ishiguro's eighth novel explores individuality and human complexity through the unique perspective of Klara, an artificially-intelligent robot.
Rylee La Testa, Staff Writer
• October 4, 2022
Q&A: Kazuo Ishiguro on Joni Mitchell, ‘War and Peace’ and the future of storytelling
Abby Wilson, News Editor
• October 4, 2022
Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro joins NYU Reads panel
Kazuo Ishiguro, who authored this year’s NYU Reads selection “Klara and the Sun,” discussed his novel and creative writing process during a panel with NYU students and faculty.
Yezen Saadah, Contributing Writer
• September 30, 2022

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Julian Torres, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

Srishti Mangla, Contributing Writer • October 24, 2025

Emily Barbire, John Bush, Dylan Henschen, Kiran Komanduri, Lauren Ng, Matthew Singh and Sidney Snider • October 24, 2025


















































































































































