John Leonard

Book critic John Leonard reviews "Mariette In Ecstasy," (pronounced "mah-ree-ett") by Ron Hansen. It's the story of a young woman who enters a convent and then develops the Stigmata (published by Harper and Collins).

Book critic John Leonard reviews "The Runaway Soul," the long-awaited first novel from writer Harold Brodkey. (It's published by Farrar Strauss).

Book critic John Leonard reviews Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes' new book, "The Campaign."

Book critic John Leonard reviews Martin Amis' new novel, "Time's Arrow." It's the story of a former Nazi doctor who looks back on the horror he committed during the Holocaust.

Book critic John Leonard reviews "The Song Dog," by James McClure, and "Personal Effects," by Marissa Piesman.

Book critic John Leonard reviews Jimmy Breslin's new biography of Damon Runyon.

Book critic John Leonard reviews "Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She?" the latest book from political columnist Molly Ivins. (It's published by Random House).

Book critic John Leonard reviews Norman Mailer's new novel, "Harlot's Ghost."

Book critic John Leonard reviews, "Saint Maybe," the new novel from Anne Tyler.

Book critic John Leonard reviews the new collection of reviews by film critic Pauline Kael, "Movie Love: Complete Reviews 1988-1991." (Plume: A William Abrahams Book).