Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets’

In this episode of Inside the New York Times Book Review, the spotlight is on several exciting new books and authors. Adam Hochschild reviews Svetlana Alexievich's *Secondhand Time*, which delves into the varied experiences of Russians reflecting on the Soviet Union through oral history. The conversation also highlights Stephanie Danler, whose novel *Sweetbitter* tells the story of a young woman's journey of self-discovery while working in a New York City restaurant. Additionally, Jojo Moyes discusses her beloved novel *Me Before You*, which is being adapted into a film for which she penned the screenplay. The episode wraps up with a look at the latest literary news and insights into what book reviewers are currently enjoying.