The Coolheaded, One-Legged Spy Who Changed the Course of World War II
Virginia Hall finally gets her due in Sonia Purnell’s “A Woman of No Importance.”
New in Paperback: ‘The Female Persuasion,’ ‘The Soul of America’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
Fresh Narratives of Familiar Wars
Thomas E. Ricks looks at new books on the Civil War, World War II and the Cold War.
Pet Walruses, Hidden Bacon and Other Violations of Actual U.S. Law
Mike Chase’s “How to Become a Federal Criminal” is, as its subtitle promises, “an illustrated handbook for the aspiring offender.” It’s also very funny.
More Than 25 Years After “Private Parts,” Howard Stern Has Another No. 1 Best Seller
In its first week on sale, “Howard Stern Comes Again,” a collection of interviews, vaults to the top spot on the charts.
Children’s Books: Picture Books About Babies’ Favorite Subject — Themselves
Babies love to look at other babies. These adorable books give them plenty to stare at, laugh at and learn from.
Editors’ Choice: 8 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Nonfiction: Two L.G.B.T.Q. Memoirs Sow the Seeds of Progress
Jacob Tobia’s “Sissy” and Samantha Allen’s “Real Queer America” speak from outside the stereotypes of trans narratives.
'The Queen' Reveals The Story Of The Woman Who Became A Symbol Of Welfare Fraud
Linda Taylor rose to infamy during the 1970s, when prize-winning reporter George Bliss brought her criminal activity to light — and then-candidate Ronald Reagan turned her into the Welfare Queen.
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These 'Empty Words' Are Full Of Life
The late Uruguayan novelist Mario Levrero was known for his gleeful weirdness. Empty Words follows a writer who tries to cure his block by writing boring nothings — and it's anything but boring.
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By the Book: By the Book: Eve Ensler
The playwright and author, most recently, of “The Apology” would invite James Baldwin, Hannah Arendt and Anaïs Nin for dinner. “Topics might include: God, death, erotica, totalitarianism.”
Sketchbook | Graphic Review: How I Got Past the Misogyny of ‘War and Peace’
The writer and artist Anya Ulinich illustrates her life-long and changing relationship with Leo Tolstoy’s masterpiece.
'Theodore Roosevelt For The Defense' Makes A Libel Case Into Gripping Reading
Gifted writers Dan Abrams and David Fisher, who previously brought us Lincoln's Last Trial, are clearly fascinated by how Teddy Roosevelt's court case played out — bringing an enthusiasm to readers.
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Nonfiction: A Wild West Story About the Early Internet and Sex.com
In “The Players Ball,” David Kushner recounts the fight over a valuable domain name in the days before the internet took its current form.
Nonfiction: A History of Baseball in 10 Pitches
With “K,” our reviewer says, Tyler Kepner of The New York Times has written a “delightfully nerdy” book.
The Shortlist: New French Fiction: With an Emphasis on Food, Film and Frolics
Savor English translations of Maylis de Kerangal’s “The Cook,” Olivier Bourdeaut’s “Waiting for Bojangles” and Yannick Haenel’s “Hold Fast Your Crown.”
New & Noteworthy
A selection of recent books of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Fiction: This Debut Is a Jail Novel, but Funny
The narrator of Ryan Chapman’s “Riots I Have Known” is both a convicted murderer and a literary editor.
'Unfreedom Of The Press' Is Full Of Bombast And Bile
Right-wing Fox host Mark Levin conducts no interviews and offers no original research in his book; it is little more than a free gift with purchase: People are instead buying his message to the media.
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Kamchatka Is A Rich Backdrop For Mystery In 'Disappearing Earth'
Julia Phillips' debut novel takes readers through a year following the disappearance of two little girls in the remote Russian province of Kamchatka — and the way that disappearance reverberates.
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