Review: ‘Life on the Mississippi,’ by Rinker Buck
In “Life on the Mississippi,” Rinker Buck takes a lengthy river trip to examine a uniquely American history.
‘Shy’ Excerpt: Mary Rodgers on Creating ’Once Upon a Mattress’
In this excerpt from “Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers,” a Broadway musical is born at a summer camp.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About ‘Bad Sex’ but Were Afraid to Ask
In a quest to explore her own sexuality, Nona Willis Aronowitz hit the sheets — and the books.
Crazy Eddie’s Life Was Insane!
In “Retail Gangster,” Gary Weiss explores the life and sketchy business practices of Eddie Antar, whose commercials are the stuff of legend.
Book Review: “Kiki Man Ray” by Mark Braude
Mark Braude’s biography of a bohemian icon makes a case for Kiki de Montparnasse as an artist in her own right.
Review: ‘Panics,’ by Barbara Molinard; ‘Bad Handwriting,’ by Sara Mesa
Two eerie story collections depict the mundanity of human suffering.
Book Review: “Mothercare,” by Lynne Tillman
Lynne Tillman’s taut memoir of caring for an aging parent runs an emotional gamut.
Review: ‘Nineteen Reservoirs,’ by Lucy Sante
In “Nineteen Reservoirs,” Lucy Sante recounts the history of a vast network that supplies more than a billion gallons of water a day.
David McCullough, Best-Selling Explorer of America’s Past, Dies at 89
His research — on Adams, Truman and so much more — was deep, his writing was lively, and his narrator’s voice in documentary films was familiar to millions.
Trump Asked Aide Why His Generals Couldn’t Be Like Hitler’s, Book Says
Mr. Trump once asked his chief of staff why his military leadership couldn’t be more like the German generals who had reported to Adolf Hitler, according to an excerpt.
New Crime Fiction
Johanna Mo’s new novel, “The Shadow Lily,” is a solid police procedural that brims with twists, turns and surprising revelations.
Review: ‘Three Assassins,’ by Kotaro Isaka
In “Three Assassins,” the Japanese author’s latest thriller to be translated into English, a corporate assassin isn’t far from a corporate automaton.
Christopher Meyer, Vocal British Envoy to the U.S., Dies at 78
He served loyally during the 9/11 attacks and Iraq invasion. But in a 2005 memoir, he faulted the “conception and execution” of the Iraq war.
Review: ‘Diary of a Void,’ by Emi Yagi
In “Diary of a Void,” Emi Yagi unravels the limitless ironies of maternity.
Sid Jacobson, Comic Book Writer With Range, Dies at 92
His portfolio included the adventures of Richie Rich and graphic treatments of 9/11 and torture by the C.I.A. He also wrote dozens of songs.
For Instant Happiness, Grab a Book and Head Outside
Photographers from The New York Times visited beaches, parks and cafes to capture readers indulging in a timeless pleasure.
Graywolf Press’s New Publisher is Looking for Talent in New Places
Carmen Giménez, Graywolf’s new executive director, wants to search for writers where ever “people are talking or thinking, or being creative or having a voice.”
Albert Woodfox, Survivor of 42 Years in Solitary Confinement, Dies at 75
His term in solitary was perhaps the longest in American history. He described how he kept his sanity, and dignity, in an acclaimed memoir.
Mary Ellin Barrett, Daughter and Defender of Irving Berlin, Dies at 95
When the great American songwriter’s character came under attack after his death, Ms. Barrett sought to correct the record with a candid but tender memoir.
Melissa Bank, Author Whose ‘Girls’ Guide’ Was a Phenomenon, Dies at 61
Her story collection “The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing,” her first book, has been translated into dozens of languages and has sold more than 1.5 million copies.
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