Ron Charles
Ron Charles
Critic

Ron came to The Post in 2005 from the Christian Science Monitor, where he was the Book Editor and lead critic. He lives in Bethesda with his wife, an English teacher at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.

Latest by Ron Charles

Jill McCorkle’s ‘Life After Life’

Jill McCorkle’s ‘Life After Life’

Life may look slow at the Pine Haven retirement home, but there’s still plenty of drama.

Sheryl Sandberg and Ben Franklin

Sheryl Sandberg and Ben Franklin

"Lean In" offers negotiating advice that America's Founding Father would recognize

The Western Writers of America lasso the best books of the year.

The Western Writers of America lasso the best books of the year.

Thomas Cobb wins the 2013 Spur Award for "With Blood in Their Eyes"

‘The Burgess Boys,’ by Elizabeth Strout

‘The Burgess Boys,’ by Elizabeth Strout

When their nephew is accused of a hate crime, two brothers must work together to save their family.