Ismail Kadare’s Best Books: A Guide
Kadare received the inaugural International Booker Prize in 2005. In his books, the prolific Albanian author offered a window into the psychology of oppression. Here’s where to start.
Ismail Kadare Dies at 88; Novels Brought Albania’s Plight to the World
He was compared to Orwell and Kafka, and walked a political tightrope with works of veiled criticism for his totalitarian state.
Book Review: ‘Concerning the Future of Souls,’ by Joy Williams
Joy Williams distills much learning — from philosophy, religion and history — into 99 stories about the guy who takes your soul.
Book Review: ‘Empire’s Son, Empire’s Orphan,’ by Nile Green
Ikbal and Idries Shah delighted London society with their romantic tales of the East. The only problem? They made them up.
Book Review: ‘The Cliffs,’ by J. Courtney Sullivan
J. Courtney Sullivan’s “The Cliffs” is a haunted house mystery steeped in historical context.
Why Are We So Frightened by Fiction?
Nearly 2,400 years ago, Plato worried that stories could corrupt susceptible minds. Moral panics over fiction have been common ever since.
5 Places to Visit in Baltimore, Maryland, With John Waters
The writer and director, famous for making theatergoers squirm in their seats, says he feels most at home wherever the outsiders gather in his native city.
Book Review: ‘Madoff: The Final Word,’ by Richard Behar
The journalist Richard Behar communicated extensively with the disgraced financier. His rigorous if irreverent book acknowledges his subject’s humanity.
4 Great Fictional Detectives
The books in this month’s column have something in common: unforgettable main characters.
2 Books to Make You Love Karaoke, or at Least Respect It
In a memoir and a novel, the characters deal with grief by singing in front of strangers.
Book Review: ‘All the Worst Humans,’ by Phil Elwood
In “All the Worst Humans,” Phil Elwood recounts a career spent engineering headlines for some of the world’s villains.
The History of Synchronized Swimming Is More Than Esther Williams
In “Swimming Pretty,” Vicki Valosik connects the evolution of an unlikely sport with the century-long struggle of women to be taken seriously in the water.
The History of Synchronized Swimming Is More Than Esther Williams
In “Swimming Pretty,” Vicki Valosik connects the evolution of an unlikely sport with the century-long struggle of women to be taken seriously in the water.
Book Review: ‘Pink Slime,’ by Fernanda Trías, translated by Heather Cleary
In Fernanda Trías’s novel “Pink Slime,” one woman holds out in her town after an environmental disaster, trapped in a limbo of indecision while caring for destructive kin.
Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘Headshot,’ by Rita Bullwinkel
Bullwinkel’s debut novel sheds light on the culture of youth women’s boxing through an ensemble cast of complicated characters. It packs a punch.
16 New Books Coming in July
New novels from J. Courtney Sullivan and Liz Moore, a memoir by a “hacktivist” member of Anonymous — and more.
Book Review: New Horror Books
Our columnist reviews June’s horror releases.
Best Picture Books You Can Read Aloud to Spark Joy
From silly rhymes to lively sound effects to stealthily-building suspense, these old standbys and new classics have something for everyone.
6 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Cover Art for ‘Harry Potter’ Sold at Auction for $1.92 Million
The watercolor was painted in 1996 by a recent art school graduate from Britain who was working at a bookstore. He was paid $650.
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