Caleb Carr, Author of Dark Histories, Dies at 68
His own dark history prompted him to write about and investigate the roots of violence, notably in his best-selling novel “The Alienist.”
The Best Books of 2024 (So Far)
The nonfiction and novels we can’t stop thinking about.
'The Last Murder at the End of the World' is a story of survival and memory
Stuart Turton’s bizarre whodunit also works as a science fiction allegory full of mystery that contemplates the end of the world and what it means to be human.
Book Review: ‘The Editor,’ by Sara B. Franklin
In “The Editor,” Sara B. Franklin argues that Judith Jones was a “publishing legend,” transcending industry sexism to champion cookbooks — and Anne Frank.
Commencement Speeches Are Supposed to Be Forgettable
At a time of extreme polarization on campus, the banality of the graduation ceremony is a tradition worth celebrating.
Audiobook Review: Very Long Books
Some books sprint; others take the scenic route. The heady, highly absorbing titles here earn their marathon run times.
Book Review: ‘The Mango Tree,’ by Edel Rodriguez, and ‘Simone,’ by Viet Thanh Nguyen and Minnie Phan
Two new picture books dive into refugee childhoods.
Book Review: ‘The Work of Art: How Something Comes From Nothing,’ by Adam Moss
In “The Work of Art,” famed creators from the worlds of film, fashion, theater and more explore the hidden alchemy of their craft.
6 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
'Rednecks' chronicles the largest labor uprising in American history
Taylor Brown's Rednecks is a superb historical drama full of violence and larger-than-life characters that chronicles the events of leading to the Battle of Blair Mountain.
A Furious, Forgotten Slave Narrative Resurfaces After Nearly 170 Years
John S. Jacobs was a fugitive, an abolitionist — and the brother of the canonical author Harriet Jacobs. Now, his own fierce autobiography has re-emerged.
The Bookseller Who Brought Hardcovers to America’s Most Famous Bookstore
In “Reading the Room,” Paul Yamazaki, the chief buyer for City Lights Booksellers, calls this “one of the richest and most rewarding times” to be a literature fan.
100 Years After Kafka’s Death, People and Nations Are Still Fighting Over His Legacy
A hundred years after Kafka’s death, people and nations are still fighting over his legacy.
Shirley Conran, Author Best Known for the Steamy ‘Lace,’ Dies at 91
A divorced single mother, she started out to write a sex guide for schoolgirls and ended up with a tale of female autonomy that became a best-selling novel.
Book Review: ‘The Silence of the Choir,’ by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr
“The Silence of the Choir,” a novel by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, follows 72 African refugees who have arrived in a Sicilian village.
What's it like to live in a vacation spot when tourists leave? 'Wait' offers a window
Set during a uniquely stressful summer for one Nantucket family, Gabriella Burnham's second novel highlights the strong bonds between a mom and her daughters.
Don DeLillo’s Best Books: A Guide
His fascination with terrorism, cults and mass culture’s weirder turns has given his work a prophetic air. Here’s where to start.
The Best Crime Novels of 2024 (So Far)
Looking for some murder and mayhem (fictional, of course)? Here are the best crime novels of 2024 so far.
The Best Crime Novels of 2024 (So Far)
Looking for some murder and mayhem (fictional, of course)? Here are the best crime novels of 2024 so far.
Jenny Erpenbeck’s ‘Kairos’ Wins the International Booker Prize
Translated by Michael Hofmann, it’s the first novel originally written in German to win the major literary award.
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