Examining the Regrettably Modern Marriage of Leo Tolstoy and Sophia Tolstaya
Frederick Wiseman set aside the documentaries he’s known for to work on “A Couple,” a solo drama putting Leo Tolstoy’s much-burdened wife at its center.
Who Is Namor, the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Villain
Though he’s just making his debut in a Marvel film, he has a history rooted at the very beginning of Marvel Comics.
Book Review: ‘Cinema Speculation,’ by Quentin Tarantino
In “Cinema Speculation,” the filmmaker recalls his glory days of moviegoing.
Old Topics, New (Audio) Revelations
When it comes to Abraham Lincoln, classical music, Andy Warhol and Truman Capote, there is always something new to learn.
New Crime Fiction
The plucky, trash-talking detective in “Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man,” by Emily Edwards, is a throwback to fictional characters from decades past.
Newly Published, From Alibaba to Legos
A selection of books published this week.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
The 2022 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Winners at Work
The artists behind this year’s winning books, in their studios.
HarperCollins Workers Strike for Better Pay and Benefits
Employees say they’ll not return to work until they have a new contract. The company says it will “continue to negotiate in good faith.”
The 2022 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books
Take a peek at all 10 of this year’s winners.
6 Y.A. Fairy Tale Retellings to Add to Your Reading List
Elizabeth Lim, the author of “Six Crimson Cranes,” recommends some of her favorite retellings of classic fairy tales.
Book Review: ‘Small Game,’ by Blair Braverman; ‘When We Were Sisters,’ by Fatima Asghar; ‘The Mountain in the Sea,’ by Ray Nayler
From a wilderness reality show to an octopus society in Vietnam, three debut novels explore the complexities and comforts of human connection.
Tom Felton Auditioned for ‘Harry Potter’ Without Reading the Books
In his memoir, “Beyond the Wand,” the actor who played Draco Malfoy opens up about family, fame and how he landed the role of a lifetime.
How ‘Dead Souls’ Taught Mel Brooks What Comedy Writing Could Be
“I’d never read anything like it,” says the actor and director, whose memoir “All About Me!” is newly out in paperback. “It was hysterically funny and incredibly moving at the same time. It’s like Gogol stuck a pen in his heart, and it didn’t even go through his mind on its way to the page.”
In Search of Enheduanna, the Woman Who Was History’s First Named Author
“She Who Wrote,” an exhibition at the Morgan Library, explores the world of an ancient Mesopotamian priestess who wrote with a strikingly personal voice.
How Peter Asher, a Jack-of-all-Trades in Music, Mastered Them All
The British musician, manager, producer, executive and author known for his work with Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor, is the subject of a new book exploring his unique run in the industry.
Book Review: ‘Beyond Measure,’ by James Vincent
“Beyond Measure,” by James Vincent, tells the story of human civilization through its systems of measurement, showing how they have promoted knowledge, social control and ongoing conflict.
Books to Kindle Children’s Curiosity About Classical Music
Read Your Way Through Dublin
Virtuosity and creativity with language are “everyone’s birthright” in the Irish capital, says Tana French, an award-winning mystery writer who has made it her home.
Book Review: “Seen and Unseen,” by Elizabeth Partridge and Lauren Tamaki; “My Nest of Silence,” by Matt Faulkner
Two books for young readers shine a light on the experiences of Japanese Americans during World War II.
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