A Spy Thriller and a Prismatic Look at Light
Two books with nothing in common except for Molly Young’s enthusiasm, and possibly yours.
Writing This Novel Changed Guy Gunaratne’s Sense of Self
While working on a new novel, “Mister, Mister,” the author Guy Gunaratne examined Britain’s political legacy, and underwent a deeply personal transformation.
Book Review: ‘Normal Women,’ by Ainslie Hogarth
The heroine of Ainslie Hogarth’s “Normal Women” is so desperate to escape the confines of conventional, upper-middle-class womanhood that she turns to a yoga studio that looks a lot like a cult.
Ann Patchett Isn’t Parting With WordPerfect
The best-selling novelist refuses to yield when it comes to writing software, but she’s had a bit of a change of heart on Barnes & Noble.
Who Is Madonna, Anyway?
A conversation with the biographer Mary Gabriel, whose substantial new book offers a comprehensive and surprising look at the pop star’s life and career.
'Brooklyn Crime Novel' explores relationships among the borough's cultures and races
Jonathan Lethem's narrative is a nonlinear mosaic; an amalgamation of vignettes coming together to create a beautiful, gritty, impeccably researched portrait of Brooklyn, its history, and its people.
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In Times of Danger, There’s Strength in Numbers
An illustrated ode to Richard Adams’s novel “Watership Down.”
Rich Paul, N.B.A. Power Broker, Growing Up and Finding Peace
In a new memoir, Rich Paul, known to many for his long association with LeBron James, details his difficult upbringing and the valuable lessons it taught him.
Book Review: ‘The Puppets of Spelhorst’ and ‘The Tale of Despereaux Deluxe Anniversary Edition,’ by Kate DiCamillo
As a new novella and a new edition of “The Tale of Despereaux” remind us, her stories demand a lot from young readers, but the rewards can be magical.
Book Review: ‘Eve,’ by Cat Bohannon
Cat Bohannon’s “Eve” is an opinionated clapback against centuries of male-centric evolutionary history.
Newly Published, from Graphic Novels to a Covid-Era Literary Obsession
A selection of recently published books.
Book Review: ‘Family Meal,’ by Bryan Washington
In “Family Meal,” the author follows the jagged reunion of two former best friends, each grappling with grief and complicated relationships.
Audiobook of the Week: What’s Really in a Hot Dog?
“Raw Dog,” by the comedian Jamie Loftus, is an investigative memoir that’s part gonzo travelogue and part takedown of the factory farming system.
Book Review: ‘Roman Stories,’ by Jhumpa Lahiri
In “Roman Stories,” written in Italian, nine protagonists have little in common except their foreignness.
Jon Fosse: An Appreciation
The Nobel Prize winner writes about characters trying to transcend their worldly lives.
Jon Fosse Receives Nobel Prize in Literature
Long a favorite to receive the award, Fosse has found acclaim for work that explores mortality and religion, and radiates serenity.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Nobel Prize in Literature: Jon Fosse Is the 2023 Laureate
The Norwegian writer was honored “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable.” The prize is awarded for a writer’s entire body of work.
A Guide to Nobel Laureate Jon Fosse’s Books and Plays
His writing is spare and existential, often focusing on the interior lives of rather solitary characters.
How to Choose the Nobel Laureate: Tap a Literature Professor
The Swedish Academy sends out thousands of invitations each year for professors and others in the literary world to nominate writers for the prize in a secretive and precise process.
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