Alice Notley, Poet Celebrated for ‘Restless Reinvention,’ Dies at 79
Once called “our present-day Homer” for her sprawling, experimental epics, she was honored with prizes and was a finalist for the Pulitzer in 1999.
Holmes Rolston III, Pioneer of Environmental Ethics, Dies at 92
He began his career as a pastor. But he was forced out of his congregation in 1965, which led to a new life pondering the value of nature.
Alasdair MacIntyre, Philosopher Who Saw a ‘New Dark Ages,’ Dies at 96
A Marxist-turned-Catholic who denounced individualism, he provoked and inspired fellow thinkers and gained a degree of popularity unusual for a moral philosopher.
Book Review: ‘Flashlight,’ by Susan Choi
“Flashlight,” by Susan Choi, spans several decades and nations to tell a story of exile in its multiple forms.
Book Review: ‘Charles Sumner,' by Zaakir Tameez
A new biography of the Republican legislator details his legal mind and his personal struggles.
An Opinion Poll on What Readers Like and Dislike Inspired This Book
For “People’s Choice Literature,” Tom Comitta wrote two books based on the likes and dislikes of American readers.
Book Review: ‘What Is Wrong With Men,’ by Jessa Crispin
In a sharp new book, Jessa Crispin uses the actor’s career to explore, and complicate, the “crisis of masculinity.”
New Thrillers to Read
Our columnist on the month’s best new releases.
8 Comics to Read This Pride Month
These comic books and graphic novels include a couple of biographical tales: one about coming out as gay, the other about transitioning.
8 Comics to Read This Pride Month
These comic books and graphic novels include a couple of biographical tales: one about coming out as gay, the other about transitioning.
Book Review: ‘Mother Emanuel,’ by Kevin Sack
Kevin Sack chronicles the Charleston, S.C., congregation that was the target of a brutal 2015 hate crime, and the church’s central role in the larger saga of the South.
TJ Klune’s Favorite Queer Fantasy Books
The author of “The House in the Cerulean Sea” recommends captivating books that cast L.G.B.T.Q. people as the heroes, the villains and everything in between.
Lynn Freed, South African Writer of Wry and Piercing Novels, Dies at 79
In seven novels, dozens of essays and a collection of short stories, she explored her Jewish upbringing during apartheid and the ways women negotiate sexual desire.
Peter David, Comic Book Writer Who Repopularized the Hulk, Dies at 68
His long run with that venerable character was the highlight of a career that also encompassed Spider-Man, Aquaman and best-selling “Star Trek” novels.
2 Books About Hotel Life
The Ritz Carlton; a decidedly unwhimsical Turkish inn.
Molly Jong-Fast Offers Unsparing Account of Mother Erica Jong’s Decline in New Memoir
Molly Jong-Fast’s unsparing account of her famous mother’s decline into dementia, and their life together, is just turning the tables.
Book Review: ‘Culture Creep,’ by Alice Bolin
In “Culture Creep,” Alice Bolin considers the connections between corporate thought control, femininity, pop culture and the computer age.
Book Review: ‘Hollywood High,’ by Bruce Handy
Bruce Handy’s history of teen movies ranges from Andy Hardy and James Dean to “Beach Blanket Bingo,” John Hughes, John Singleton and Katniss Everdeen.
Book Review: ‘Clam Down,’ by Anelise Chen
Anelise Chen’s genre-bending book “Clam Down” sees an insightful metaphor in a text message typo.
Book Review: ‘How to Lose Your Mother,’ by Molly Jong-Fast
In the memoir “How to Lose Your Mother,” Molly Jong-Fast recalls a tumultuous upbringing as the only child of the feminist writer Erica Jong.
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