Book Review: ‘Tomás Nevinson,’ by Javier Marías
“Tomás Nevinson,” the final novel by the late Spanish writer, sends a washed-up agent in search of a terrorist.
Book Review: ‘The Lock-Up,” by John Banville
In a new novel, “The Lock-Up,” investigators from the novelist’s previous books join forces in 1950s Dublin.
The Rev. Timothy Keller, Pioneering Manhattan Evangelist, Dies at 72
Shunning fire and brimstone, he became a best-selling author and founded Redeemer Presbyterian Church, which drew young New Yorkers.
Essential Neil Gaiman and A.I. Book Freakout
Where to start with one of today’s most prolific and beloved fantasy writers, and the robot who wrote a murder mystery.
Abraham Verghese’s 724-Page Novel Is a Family Affair
The physician-author’s new book, “The Covenant of Water,” contains traces of his mother, his cousin and his own medical experience.
‘Brokeback Mountain,’ Onstage, Lacks Some Intensity
A new West End adaptation, starring Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist, recasts Annie Proulx’s 1997 short story as a memory play.
Book Review: ‘An Amerikan Family,’ by Santi Elijah Holley
Santi Elijah Holley’s new book tracks the vision and activism of the Shakurs, from the Black Panthers to Tupac.
A South Korean Poet’s Work Honors Cats
The South Korean writer Hwang In-suk feeds stray cats on late-night walks through Seoul. The routine informs her poems about loneliness and impermanence.
Book Review: Children’s Books About Sleepaway Camp
Seven brand-new and time-tested books about sleepaway camp.
Book Review: ‘American Childhood,’ by Todd Brewster
From the 19th century to the present, the photos collected in Todd Brewster’s latest book offer glimpses into the lives of our nation’s youngest members.
Book Review: ‘Sing Her Down,’ by Ivy Pochoda
In Ivy Pochoda’s new thriller, “Sing Her Down,” two recently released prison inmates migrate from Arizona to Los Angeles, leaving a string of grisly scenes in their wake.
Book Review: ‘For the Love of Mars,’ by Matthew Shindell
In Matthew Shindell’s “For the Love of Mars,” perceptions of the planet reflect the changing culture of Earth.
Book Review: ‘Julia and the Shark,’ by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, and ‘Simon Sort of Says,’ by Erin Bow
Marine biology and astronomy play crucial roles in two middle-grade novels about trauma and mental health.
Salman Rushdie Makes Surprise Appearance at PEN America Gala
The novelist, who was stabbed and gravely wounded at a literary event last year, received an award from the freedom of expression organization.
Book Review: ‘Easily Slip Into Another World,’ by Henry Threadgill
Henry Threadgill’s memoir unfolds from his maddening wartime experience to his boundary-pushing musical career.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Book Review: “The Wreck,” by Cassandra Jackson; “Everything All at Once,” by Stephanie Catudal; “Building,” by Mark Ellison
What do these memoirs have in common? They contain subtle lessons in persistence, coping and, yes, cleanliness.
Even Hernan Diaz Is Surprised by the Books He Owns
“The other day I was shocked to discover that somehow I have amassed a rather robust collection of books about punk rock,” says the writer, whose novel “Trust,” now in paperback, won a 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
Poem: wild and blue
A 21st-century troubadour’s lament, from the country musician and poet Julian Talamantez Brolaski.
Newly Published, From Young Adult Novels to China’s Cultural Revolution
A selection of recently published books.
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