Book Review: ‘Us Fools,’ by Nora Lange
“Us Fools,” by Nora Lange, is a tale of two sisters living through the diseased expanse of the country’s recent history.
Book Review: ‘Freedom Braids,’ by Monique Duncan, and ‘The Magic Callaloo,’ by Trish Cooke
In “Freedom Braids” and “The Magic Callaloo,” young girls follow cornrowed maps to escape slavery.
Read Your Way Through Shanghai
Shanghai straddles the past and the future, a dizzying prism of many histories and cultures. The poet Sally Wen Mao shares books that illuminate this cosmopolitan city.
5 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Need a break from politics? Marvel at the 'Vanishing Treasures' of the natural world
With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart.
In Tumultuous Times, Readers Turn to ‘Healing Fiction’
Cozy, whimsical novels — often featuring magical cats — that have long been popular in Japan and Korea are taking off globally. Fans say they offer comfort during a chaotic time.
A Conversation With Winnie-the-Pooh on the 100th Anniversary of A.A. Milne’s ‘When We Were Very Young’
An imagined chat with Pooh commemorates the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s “When We Were Very Young.”
Children’s Search-and-Find Picture Books
Perhaps the ultimate test is whether it merits a reread, even after all the objects have been found.
Interview: Jean Hanff Korelitz on ‘The Sequel' and Her Reading Life
A novel within a novel fueled her hit thriller, “The Plot.” Keeping the stories straight was even harder for “The Sequel.”
How Uvalde’s Newspaper Kept Going, Despite Unimaginable Loss
Craig Garnett, the publisher of The Uvalde Leader-News, opens up about covering a tragedy that was — and is — too close to home.
Book Review: ‘Letters,’ by Oliver Sacks
A new collection of personal letters tracks the neurologist’s raucous self-discovery and venerable career.
Best Fantasy Books to Read When You Want to Escape
Immersive novels by Leigh Bardugo, Madeline Miller, Brian Jacques and more offer thrilling adventures in richly imagined realms.
A French Veterinary Psychiatrist Puts Cats on the Couch
In “The Interpretation of Cats,” Claude Béata helps explain the inscrutable behavior of our feline companions.
Bookstores Are Setting Up Readers on ‘Blind Dates’ With Books
Bookstores say customers love “Blind Date With a Book,” which masks a book’s real cover and lets readers discover what’s inside.
Book Review: ‘Carson the Magnificent,’ by Bill Zehme with Mike Thomas
Johnny Carson dominated late-night television for decades, but closely guarded his privacy. Bill Zehme’s biography, “Carson the Magnificent,” tries to break through.
Molly on 2 Alternatives to Certain Current Events
An underground party memoir; an argument for nonhuman life.
How the Moleskine Notebook Became an Essential Creative Tool
A new history by Roland Allen uncovers the wealth of ideas and invention hidden in the notebooks of Herman Melville, Agatha Christie, Mark Twain and other luminaries.
Book Review: ‘Every Valley,’ by Charles King
John Adams reviews “Every Valley,” Charles King’s new book about the artistic, social and political forces surrounding one of the greatest pieces of music ever created.
Book Club Podcast: ‘Intermezzo,’ by Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney’s new novel explores the relationship between two brothers grieving the death of their father, and follows their complicated love lives with Rooney’s usual panache.
‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ Book Club Conversation Space: García Márquez Memories
Share your memories of reading García Márquez’s books here.
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