Exploring the Wilds: Magical Marshlands, Nascent Planets
New books by Frances Hardinge, Annalee Newitz and Freya Marske.
On Reading ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Sarah Lyall discusses reading Madeleine L’Engle’s classic novel at a pivotal moment in her childhood, and the lessons she has extracted from the book throughout her life.
New Books on Writing
Getting words onto a page can be a painful process. Authors of all abilities, help is within reach!
Book Review: “Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life,” by Jerry Pinkney, and “A First Time for Everything,” by Dan Santat
Dan Santat and the late Jerry Pinkney draw from life (literally) in their memoirs for young readers.
New Romance Novels to Cozy Up To
Cozy up with one of the four new books recommended by our romance columnist.
'The Great Displacement' looks at communities forever altered by climate change
Jack Bittle's book takes a look at several communities that have been affected by climate change, and how the lives of their residents — those who have survived — have been altered by extreme weather.
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Book Review: ‘Users,’ by Colin Winnette
Colin Winnette’s new novel, “Users,” examines the innovations and fears of our tech-driven age.
75 Years Ago, a ‘Love Letter to Manhattan’ Topped the Book Charts
Marcia Davenport’s novel “East Side, West Side” was edited by the legendary Max Perkins, who once told her, “Just get it down on paper, and then we’ll see what to do with it.”
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
'We Should Not Be Friends' offers a rare view of male friendship
Literary editor Will Schwalbe's new book is a tale about connecting across divides — which is particularly heartening in our polarized culture.
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By the Book Interview: Rupert Holmes
“The resulting cacophony interferes with the author’s rhythms and rests,” says the musician and crime novelist, whose latest book is “Murder Your Employer.” “Like listening to Beethoven in one ear and ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ in the other.”
Book Review: ‘An Autobiography of Skin,’ by Lakiesha Carr
In her new novel, “An Autobiography of Skin,” Lakiesha Carr tells the stories of three contemporary Black women, each struggling with different manifestations of trauma.
Book Review: ‘Win Every Argument,” by Mehdi Hasan; ‘Say the Right Thing,’ by Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow
“Win Every Argument,” by Mehdi Hasan, and “Say the Right Thing,” by Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow, offer different approaches to talking to others.
Newly Published, From Press Freedom to the History of Ignorance
A selection of recently published books.
Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology
UnCovered review by Matt DiBella, ACLS Director
CHIP WAR: THE FIGHT FOR THE
WORLD’S MOST CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY is an inside look at one of the most
internationally sought after technology in the modern world. This book provides
the history and background on how scientists developed one of the most
influential pieces of technology by switching from vacuum tubes to placing tiny
transistors on a silicon wafer. From there the growth of microprocessors has
grown exponentially along with their impact on our daily lives. Today
microprocessors can be found in PCs, cellphones, automobiles, and
refrigerators. Over the past three years, their design and production has
played an even bigger role in politics and international relations. Author
Chris Miller provides a full view into the science, production, business, and
politics that goes into designing and producing one of the most valuable pieces
of technology in the modern world.
Book review: ‘Empty Theatre,’ by Jac Jemc
“Empty Theatre,” a novel by Jac Jemc, reimagines the lives of two eccentric royals, King Ludwig II of Bavaria and Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
5 new mysteries and thrillers to help get you through winter
The long days of January and February usually herald some great reads featuring crime, suspense and — everyone's favorite — murder.
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Book Review: ‘The Curse of the Marquis de Sade,’ by Joel Warner
A new book by Joel Warner traces the fate of the parchment on which the infamous author wrote “120 Days of Sodom,” a trail involving scholars, aristocrats and thieves — and lots of money.
Book Review: ‘True Life,’ by Adam Zagajewski
“True Life,” a collection of verse by the Polish poet Adam Zagajewski, arrives in English translation almost exactly two years after his death.
Book Review: ‘Sink: A Memoir,’ by Joseph Earl Thomas
Joseph Earl Thomas’s remarkable debut, “Sink,” recounts the coming-of-age of a young man for whom poverty, violence, drug abuse and racism were simply facts of daily life.
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