Thomas Hoobler, Half of a Prolific Writing Couple, Dies at 82
He and his wife, Dorothy Hoobler, wrote 103 books, most recently one about presidential love letters, “Are You Prepared for the Storm of Love Making?”
2 Books With Celebrity Cameos
A memoir of Greenwich Village; an Argentine story collection.
Book Review: ‘Counting Backwards,’ by Binnie Kirshenbaum
In the novel “Counting Backwards,” by Binnie Kirshenbaum, an artist grieves the loss of her husband to Lewy body disease.
In New Book, Barrett Says She Will Bring Readers Inside Supreme Court
Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who has faced intense scrutiny since joining the court, says she will make the judicial process less of a “mystery” for readers.
V.E. Schwab’s Favorite Fantasy Books By Genre
The author, most recently, of “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” recommends books that weave the fantastical into mystery, horror, romance and more.
Raise a Glass to the Messy, Cringey Wedding Toast
An inspired new book from veteran comedians cautions novices to err on the side of caution. But our comedy critic makes the case for taking a big swing.
Book Review: ‘Rebellion 1776,’ by Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson returns to the Revolutionary War era with a timely new novel for young readers.
Aleksei Navalny Among National Book Critics Circle Award Winners
Hisham Matar won the fiction prize, and Sandra Cisneros received the lifetime achievement award.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Robert E. Ginna Jr., Whose Article Bolstered U.F.O. Claims, Dies at 99
A founding editor of People, he also served as editor in chief of Little, Brown and produced films. But his public image was defined by a 1952 story for Life.
Book Review: ‘Everything Is Tuberculosis,’ by John Green
In a new nonfiction book, the Y.A. novelist describes the disease as a window into “the folly and brilliance and cruelty and compassion of humans.”
Interview: Nell Zink on ‘Sister Europe’ and Her Reading Life
Working to cover rent and insurance, “I turned out a two-page story every three months,” she says. “At that rate a novel would take 25 years.” She lives in Germany, the setting of her sixth, “Sister Europe.”
Book Review: ‘Unshrunk,’ by Laura Delano
In “Unshrunk,” Laura Delano chronicles her struggles with mental illness — and the endless parade of pills meant to treat it.
Karen Russell's 'The Antidote' is an American epic — and well worth the wait
Russell has published excellent short story collections since her 2011 debut novel Swamplandia!, but this is her first novel in nearly 15 years. It follows a "Prairie Witch" in Dust Bowl-era Nebraska.
Book Review: ‘The Maverick’s Museum,’ by Blake Gopnik
In “The Maverick’s Museum,” Blake Gopnik presents the contradictory, intriguing, infuriating man behind the Barnes Collection.
A Dyslexic Comedian Walks Into a Recording Booth …
Writing a memoir was no laughing matter for Phil Hanley. Narrating the audiobook took 16 sessions, 64 hours and a supportive audience.
Book Review: ‘On Breathing,’ by Jamieson Webster
In a new book, the psychoanalyst Jamieson Webster considers how the air we share connects us to others.
Book Review: ‘The Haunting of Room 904,’ by Erika T. Wurth
In “The Haunting of Room 904,” a woman who can commune with spirits is pulled into a sweeping conspiracy tied to a Native American massacre.
J.F.K., Blown Away, What Else Do I Have to Say?
Why the newly released documents won’t put out the fire.
David G. Hessayon, Author of Blockbuster Garden Guides, Dies at 96
His “Be Your Own House Plant Expert” and other best-selling manuals were a fixture of British life for half a century. Among his many fans was Margaret Thatcher.
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