The Women of Greek Myths Are Finally Talking Back
Novels that take on the marginalized or vilified women in mythology are flooding bookstores and reigniting questions about who gets to tell these stories, and how.
Book Review: ‘A Walk in the Park,’ by Kevin Fedarko
In “A Walk in the Park,” Kevin Fedarko recounts a trek-of-a-lifetime that becomes a nightmare in one of America’s most stunning sites. At least he can laugh about it.
Book Review: ‘The Safekeep,’ by Yael van der Wouden
An unlikely romance blooms in Yael van der Wouden’s tricky, remarkable novel, “The Safekeep.”
10 Artists on Living and Creating Through Grief
Jesmyn Ward, Bridget Everett, Sigrid Nunez and seven other writers, actors, musicians and filmmakers talk to us about grief — how they’ve experienced it and how it has changed them.
Why Are Divorce Memoirs Still Stuck in the 1960s?
Recent best sellers have reached for a familiar feminist credo, one that renounces domestic life for career success.
Caleb Carr, Author of Dark Histories, Dies at 68
His own dark history prompted him to write about and investigate the roots of violence, notably in his best-selling novel “The Alienist.”
The Best Books of 2024 (So Far)
The nonfiction and novels we can’t stop thinking about.
Book Review: ‘The Editor,’ by Sara B. Franklin
In “The Editor,” Sara B. Franklin argues that Judith Jones was a “publishing legend,” transcending industry sexism to champion cookbooks — and Anne Frank.
Commencement Speeches Are Supposed to Be Forgettable
At a time of extreme polarization on campus, the banality of the graduation ceremony is a tradition worth celebrating.
Audiobook Review: Very Long Books
Some books sprint; others take the scenic route. The heady, highly absorbing titles here earn their marathon run times.
Book Review: ‘The Mango Tree,’ by Edel Rodriguez, and ‘Simone,’ by Viet Thanh Nguyen and Minnie Phan
Two new picture books dive into refugee childhoods.
Book Review: ‘The Work of Art: How Something Comes From Nothing,’ by Adam Moss
In “The Work of Art,” famed creators from the worlds of film, fashion, theater and more explore the hidden alchemy of their craft.
6 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
A Furious, Forgotten Slave Narrative Resurfaces After Nearly 170 Years
John S. Jacobs was a fugitive, an abolitionist — and the brother of the canonical author Harriet Jacobs. Now, his own fierce autobiography has re-emerged.
The Bookseller Who Brought Hardcovers to America’s Most Famous Bookstore
In “Reading the Room,” Paul Yamazaki, the chief buyer for City Lights Booksellers, calls this “one of the richest and most rewarding times” to be a literature fan.
100 Years After Kafka’s Death, People and Nations Are Still Fighting Over His Legacy
A hundred years after Kafka’s death, people and nations are still fighting over his legacy.
Shirley Conran, Author Best Known for the Steamy ‘Lace,’ Dies at 91
A divorced single mother, she started out to write a sex guide for schoolgirls and ended up with a tale of female autonomy that became a best-selling novel.
Book Review: ‘The Silence of the Choir,’ by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr
“The Silence of the Choir,” a novel by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, follows 72 African refugees who have arrived in a Sicilian village.
Don DeLillo’s Best Books: A Guide
His fascination with terrorism, cults and mass culture’s weirder turns has given his work a prophetic air. Here’s where to start.
The Best Crime Novels of 2024 (So Far)
Looking for some murder and mayhem (fictional, of course)? Here are the best crime novels of 2024 so far.
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