'Klara And The Sun' Is A Masterpiece About Life, Love And Mortality
Narrated by a robotic "artificial friend," Kazuo Ishiguro's latest novel offers readers a deeper understanding of what it means to be human.
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There Are So Many Flavors Of Potato Chips; 'Hooked' Looks At Why
Investigative reporter Michael Moss explores how some food companies tweak their products to take advantage of evolved biology, creating room for novelty that triggers the brain to make us want more.
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How ‘Lolita’ Escaped Obscenity Laws and Cancel Culture
Emily Mortimer, who grew up with a prominent free-speech advocate before becoming an actress and screenwriter, has some ideas.
Inside the Mind of an Islamic Extremist
With the novel “Khalil,” the former Algerian Army officer who writes as Yasmina Khadra examines the roots of radicalization.
From 1619 to the Year 3020, and Every Podcast in Between
New audiobooks from Ibram X. Kendi, George Saunders, Charles Yu and more.
Book Review: ‘Later,’ by Stephen King
Stephen King’s new novel, “Later,” is something of a hybrid of genres: part detective tale, part thriller, with a horror story filling in the seams.
'Machinehood' Upgrades Asimov's 3 Laws Of Robotics
S.B. Divya's debut novel does what the best science fiction does — establishes a future that's relatable, plausible, and infinitely strange, where implants and wearable tech help humans survive.
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‘The Committed,’ by Viet Thanh Nguyen: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “The Committed,” by Viet Thanh Nguyen
'Klara And The Sun' Asks What It Means To Be Human
Kazuo Ishiguro's lovely, mournful new novel is set in a world where children can have android companions, known as Artificial Friends — but can those artificial friends ever replace the children?
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Book Review: ‘Foregone,’ by Russell Banks
In “Foregone,” by Russell Banks, an aging filmmaker reveals to his wife and the world secrets about his past.
Book Review: ‘Brother, Sister, Mother, Explorer,’ by Jamie Figueroa
Jamie Figueroa’s debut novel, “Brother, Sister, Mother, Explorer,” is a ghost story set in the tropics, centered on a broken family traumatized by foreign forces.
Four Debut Novels Follow Strivers and Survivors
“Black Buck,” “The Bad Muslim Discount,” “Abundance” and “The Scapegoat” feature characters navigating the hustle and mysteries of American life.
Should Black Northerners Move Back to the South?
In “The Devil You Know,” Charles M. Blow argues for a Great Migration in reverse, so that Black people can exercise political power across the South.
Book Review: ‘Burnt Sugar,’ by Avni Doshi
“Burnt Sugar,” a debut novel by Avni Doshi, depicts a particularly intense mother-daughter relationship — from the tormented daughter’s point of view.
How to Help Endangered and Impoverished Peoples
Séverine Autessere’s “The Frontlines of Peace” is a biting account of the humanitarian aid industry by a worker who was on the ground.
Translating a Book Caught Between Two Languages
“An I-Novel,” by the Japanese writer Minae Mizumura, posed unusual challenges for the English-language translator.
New & Noteworthy Poetry, From Beethoven to Armageddon
A selection of recent poetry of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Now You See It: A Magician’s Memoir Promises Truth and Other Lies
In “Amoralman,” the sleight-of-hand artist Derek DelGaudio turns to philosophy in an attempt to understand the nature of reality and deception.
Book Review: ‘What’s Mine and Yours,’ by Naima Coster
In her new novel, Naima Coster shows how integration sparks a connection that lasts for generations.
Exposing Shady Gold Traders, Illegal Gun Traffickers and Government Lies
Three new books by investigative journalists tackle unsavory and dangerous spheres of human activity.
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