Histories of the American West and Southeast Asian Wars Win Bancroft Prize
The award, one of the most distinguished in the field of American history, honors “scope, significance, depth of research and richness of interpretation.”
When It Comes to Memoirs, Divorce Is All the Rage
Lyz Lenz’s memoir, “This American Ex-Wife,” is one of several best-selling autobiographies that lift the veil on imperfect marriages.
‘3 Shades of Blue,’ by James Kaplan
James Kaplan’s new book, “3 Shades of Blue,” examines the lives of Miles, John Coltrane and Bill Evans, and the extraordinary album they made.
Book Review: ‘The Unclaimed,’ by Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans
In “The Unclaimed,” the sociologists Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans tell four stories of dying alone — and living — in America.
Interview: Armistead Maupin on ‘Mona of the Manor’
Some familiar San Franciscans turn up in the British countryside in “Mona of the Manor,” which the author vows is the 10th, and last, in the series: “That has a nice symmetry.”
'Anita de Monte Laughs Last' is a complex dissection of art, gender and marriage
Xochitl Gonzalez's novel looking at relationship power dynamics is a thought-provoking and brilliantly entertaining triumph that surpasses the promise of her popular debut Olga Dies Dreaming.
Book Review: ‘Slow Productivity,’ by Cal Newport
In his eighth book, the best-selling author Cal Newport offers life hacks for producing high-quality work while working less.
Book Review: ‘Reading Genesis,’ by Marilynne Robinson
The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Marilynne Robinson delivers a riveting interpretation of the Bible’s first book.
Gabriel García Márquez Wanted to Destroy His Last Novel. It’s About to Be Published.
The publication of “Until August” adds an surprising twist to his legacy, and may stir questions about posthumous releases that contradict a writer’s directives.
'Grief Is for People' is an idiosyncratic reflection on friendship and loss
Sloane Crosley's memoir about a friend who died by suicide takes the form of a "traditional" elegy, but there's nothing traditional about Crosley's arresting observations on being engulfed by grief.
Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, Who Saw Ecology as God’s Work, Dies at 70
She linked her passion for the natural environment to the precepts of the Hebrew Bible, beginning with the Garden of Eden.
Kennedy Ryan's new novel, plus 4 other new romances by Black authors
Black romance authors have been some of the leading advocates for change in the books industry. This Could Be Us, the latest by bestselling author Kennedy Ryan, hits shelves today.
A New Publisher Promises Authors ‘the Lion’s Share of the Profit’
Authors Equity is tiny but has big industry names behind it. Its founders hope their profit-sharing approach and experience will entice authors.
Cristina Henríquez Sails the Panama Canal
In her new novel, “The Great Divide,” Cristina Henríquez tells the story of the forgotten lives behind the construction of the engineering marvel that cut a path between continents.
Book Review: ‘Tell,’ by Jonathan Buckley
“Tell,” by Jonathan Buckley, is a missing-person mystery recounted in fragmentary anecdotes.
Book Review: ‘Women Behind the Wheel,’ by Nancy A. Nichols
In a chronicle laced with memoir, Nancy A. Nichols explores how the automobile has provided both freedom and dangers for female motorists.
Book Review: ‘The House of Hidden Meanings,’ by RuPaul
Chronicling the high-heeled path to drag-queen superstardom, the new memoir also reveals a celebrity infatuated with his sense of a special destiny.
Book Review: ‘Fruit of the Dead,’ by Rachel Lyon
Rachel Lyon’s novel “Fruit of the Dead” updates the Greek myth with a pharma tycoon who lures an aimless slacker to his private island.
This oral history of the 'Village Voice' captures its creativity and rebelliousness
Village Voice stopped publishing print editions in in 2017.'/>
Tricia Romano's The Freaks Came Out To Write chronicles the passion and talent that made a great American newspaper — and the forces that killed it.
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RuPaul Is Sending a Rainbow Bus to Give Away Books Targeted by Bans
The star, whose show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has an international following, is one of the founders of a new online bookstore promoting underrepresented authors. The giveaways are part of its outreach.
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