Book Review: ‘John Lewis,’ by David Greenberg
In his new biography, David Greenberg tells the full story of the civil rights hero who became a long-serving U.S. representative.
5 Picture Books About Space, From the Sublime to the Silly
Works by Ada Limón and Peter Sís, Randy Cecil, Lucy Ruth Cummins and more depict the poetry, wonder and droll humor inspired by the great beyond.
Book Review: ‘Henry V,’ by Dan Jones
In a comprehensive biography, the historian Dan Jones tries to reconcile the hero of legend with the complicated young monarch of reality.
She Was Diagnosed With Brain Cancer, Then Wrote a Rom-Com About It
Sophie Kinsella, the author of “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” packs love, laughter and a harrowing real-life health ordeal into a 133-page novella.
8 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
3 Poets Who See Society Freaking Out, and Respond in Kind
New collections from Alexandra Teague, Daniel Borzutzky and August Kleinzahler tap into a strain of cultural anxiety.
7 Books Like ‘Heartstopper’ to Read After You Binge Season 3 on Netflix
Earnest love stories by Rainbow Rowell, TJ Klune and Talia Hibbert will tug at your heartstrings while grappling with real, often dark, issues.
Interview: Kate McKinnon on Her New Children’s Book
In “The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,” the former “S.N.L.” star “wanted to create a mad scientist whose highest goal was to respect and protect nature.”
‘Water for Elephants’ to Close on Broadway
The musical, based on the best-selling novel, featured dazzling acrobatics and puppetry. Its final performance will be Dec. 8.
Review: Roald Dahl Is Antisemitic, but Not a Cartoon Villain, in ‘Giant’
A new play in London portrays the beloved children’s author as a rounded character, while making no apology for his bigotry.
Sarah Snook to Make Broadway Debut in One-Woman ‘Dorian Gray’
The “Succession” actress will play all 26 characters in a stage production of the Oscar Wilde novel.
Vance-Walz VP Debate Puts the Complicated Midwest Region in the Spotlight
The vice-presidential debate, pitting Senator JD Vance of Ohio against Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, shines the spotlight on a complicated region.
Exploring Literary Dublin
The Irish city, once home to the likes of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, is known for its bookstores, libraries and pubs, where writers found inspiration over pints of Guinness.
Best Halloween Books for Kids, According to R.L. Stine
As spooky season approaches, the master of children’s horror recommends creepy-crawly classics and modern thrills for young readers.
Read Your Way Around Hawaii
To read Hawaii is to understand that much of it will never be accessible to the masses. The writer Megan Kamalei Kakimoto recommends books that illuminate the islands’ rich history and storytelling spirit.
Ella Leffland, Novelist Drawn to Portraying Outsiders, Dies at 92
Her work often drew from her upbringing in California amid World War II, such as her intricate novel about the Nazi leader Hermann Goering.
Book Review: ‘Shred Sisters,’ by Betsy Lerner
Betsy Lerner’s assured first novel, “Shred Sisters,” maps the effects of a daughter’s volatility on her parents and younger sister.
A 64-Year-Old Literary Agent and TikTok Star Adds ‘Novelist’ to Her Résumé
Betsy Lerner has spent decades in the publishing industry. Writing her first novel, “Shred Sisters,” unlocked a completely new side to her creativity.
MacArthur Foundation Announces 2024 ‘Genius’ Grant Winners
On Tuesday, 22 anonymously nominated Americans were recognized with fellowships and an $800,000 stipend.
Book Review: ‘The Third Realm,’ by Karl Ove Knausgaard
The third novel in the author’s Morning Star series considers how the extreme can engulf the everyday.
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