Book Review: ‘The Forbidden Garden,’ by Simon Parkin
In “The Forbidden Garden,” Simon Parkin examines the mad, heroic decision during the siege of Leningrad to guard biodiversity at the cost of human life.
A polarizing, provocative French novelist says he’s written his last book
Annihilation will be his last novel.'/>
Michel Houellebecq is a controversial literary superstar. His new book, Annihilation, centers on a middle-aged Paris bureaucrat in a sexless marriage. It's slow to start, but still holds surprises.
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TikTok’s Owner Already Publishes Digital Books. Now It Is Moving Into Print.
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok, will focus its publisher, 8th Note Press, on popular genres such as romance, romantasy and young adult fiction.
Book Review: ‘Good Reasonable People,’ by Keith Payne; ‘Tribal,’ by Michael Morris
Two new books by psychologists explore the roots of group identity, arguing that it is natural and potentially useful — even in polarized times.
Eddie Van Halen Changed Rock History. Now His Brother Is Telling Their Story.
The guitarist and drummer formed the core of the powerhouse band. After Eddie died of cancer in 2020, Alex stayed quiet, but he’s breaking his silence in a new book.
Book Review: ‘A Few Words in Defense of Our Country,’ by Robert Hilburn
A biography of the singer behind “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and “Short People” considers a complicated man with a satirical edge.
David Garrard Lowe, Defender of Historic Architecture, Dies at 91
For over 50 years, as a historian, lecturer and author, he fought to protect Beaux-Arts buildings in New York and Chicago from falling to the developer’s wrecking ball.
Book Review: ‘Valley So Low,’ by Jared Sullivan
The 2008 coal ash spill was among the biggest industrial disasters in U.S. history. In a new book, Jared Sullivan recounts the accident, the lawsuits and the lasting damage.
Formerly Classified Documents Get the Fine Art Treatment
Hundreds of declassified U.S. Army photos are featured in the new book “Fashion Army.”
Book Review: ‘Polostan,’ by Neal Stephenson
“Polostan” sets up a historical fiction series about espionage and revolution in the early 20th century.
Audiobooks to Help You Prepare for Election Day
Gripping histories, cleareyed memoirs and satirical fiction can help you make sense of our political moment.
Book Review: ‘Blood Test,’ by Charles Baxter
Charles Baxter’s new novel is a snapshot of a troubled America, disguised as a speculative comedy.
Book Review: ‘Clean,’ by Alia Trabucco Zerán
In “Clean,” a domestic worker for a wealthy family tells her side of a tragic story.
Book Review: ‘Beyond the Big Lie,’ by Bill Adair
In “Beyond the Big Lie,” Bill Adair worries that the world of spin and fabrication in America has gotten out of hand.
Modest moments become revelatory in the wry and incisive 'Shred Sisters'
Betsy Lerner's debut novel weaves together the ordinary and the erratic to tell the story of a middle-class Jewish family whose suburban life is turned upside down by mental illness.
Book Review: ‘Unredacted,’ by Christopher Steele; ‘Interference,’ by Aaron Zebley, James Quarles and Andrew Goldstein
Two new books explore the messy business of uncovering Russian interference in American elections.
Book Review: ‘Don’t Be a Stranger,’ by Susan Minot
In “Don’t Be a Stranger,” Susan Minot once again explores female desire, staging a romantic collision between a divorced mother and a much younger musician.
Book Review: ‘Dogs and Monsters,’ by Mark Haddon
The new story collection by Mark Haddon takes inspiration from Greek myths, H.G. Wells and Snoopy.
Boris Johnson Makes a Case for Trump’s Return, and Perhaps, His Own
In his memoir, “Unleashed,” the former prime minister is “optimistic” about the possibility that Donald J. Trump could regain the White House.
Horror Books for Beginners Who Scare Easy
Looking to dip your toe into horror this Halloween season? Entry-level thrills by Shirley Jackson, Victor LaValle and T. Kingfisher are a good place to start.
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