Abraham Verghese’s 724-Page Novel Is a Family Affair
The physician-author’s new book, “The Covenant of Water,” contains traces of his mother, his cousin and his own medical experience.
The Essential Neil Gaiman
The man behind the landmark reboot of “The Sandman” comic (and Netflix series) is going strong after decades of writing in just about every format. Here’s where to get started with his books for adults.
Book Review: ‘American Childhood,’ by Todd Brewster
From the 19th century to the present, the photos collected in Todd Brewster’s latest book offer glimpses into the lives of our nation’s youngest members.
‘Brokeback Mountain,’ Onstage, Lacks Some Intensity
A new West End adaptation, starring Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist, recasts Annie Proulx’s 1997 short story as a memory play.
Book Review: ‘An Amerikan Family,’ by Santi Elijah Holley
Santi Elijah Holley’s new book tracks the vision and activism of the Shakurs, from the Black Panthers to Tupac.
A South Korean Poet’s Work Honors Cats
The South Korean writer Hwang In-suk feeds stray cats on late-night walks through Seoul. The routine informs her poems about loneliness and impermanence.
Book Review: Children’s Books About Sleepaway Camp
Seven brand-new and time-tested books about sleepaway camp.
Book Review: ‘Sing Her Down,’ by Ivy Pochoda
In Ivy Pochoda’s new thriller, “Sing Her Down,” two recently released prison inmates migrate from Arizona to Los Angeles, leaving a string of grisly scenes in their wake.
Book Review: ‘For the Love of Mars,’ by Matthew Shindell
In Matthew Shindell’s “For the Love of Mars,” perceptions of the planet reflect the changing culture of Earth.
Book Review: ‘Julia and the Shark,’ by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, and ‘Simon Sort of Says,’ by Erin Bow
Marine biology and astronomy play crucial roles in two middle-grade novels about trauma and mental health.
Book Review: ‘Easily Slip Into Another World,’ by Henry Threadgill
Henry Threadgill’s memoir unfolds from his maddening wartime experience to his boundary-pushing musical career.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Read Your Way Through Los Angeles
Héctor Tobar is a son of Los Angeles, a city of “perpetual cultural mixing.” Here, he guides readers through the books and writers that cut through the city’s layers.
5 new fantasy novels invigorate old tropes
Spell books, dragons, mermaids, fairies and a magic circus all take on new life in the pages of these five enchanting tales hitting shelves in May and June.
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Book Review: “The Wreck,” by Cassandra Jackson; “Everything All at Once,” by Stephanie Catudal; “Building,” by Mark Ellison
What do these memoirs have in common? They contain subtle lessons in persistence, coping and, yes, cleanliness.
Even Hernan Diaz Is Surprised by the Books He Owns
“The other day I was shocked to discover that somehow I have amassed a rather robust collection of books about punk rock,” says the writer, whose novel “Trust,” now in paperback, won a 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
Newly Published, From Young Adult Novels to China’s Cultural Revolution
A selection of recently published books.
Florida School District Is Sued Over Book Restrictions
A free-speech organization and the country’s largest book publisher said the district violated the First Amendment and the equal protection clause.
Essays in 'Sidle Creek' offer an insider look at Appalachia
The 22 stories in Sidle Creek charm, surprise, and convey a deep love of the people and place — the Appalachian plateau of western Pennsylvania — that author Jolene McIlwain has long called home.
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Book Review: ‘The Shadow Docket,’ by Stephen Vladeck
A new book by the legal scholar Stephen Vladeck argues that unsigned and unexplained decisions issued through the court’s shadow docket have helped propel its jurisprudence to the right.
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