A Biography of Oliver Sacks, Written by His Boswell
In “And How Are You, Dr. Sacks?” Lawrence Weschler writes a “biographical memoir,” covering over three decades of his relationship with the famed neurologist.
Ironic, Informal And Expressive, 'New Rules Of Language' Evolve Online
A lively new book by Gretchen McCulloch dissects the common vernacular that forms the cornerstone of online communication. Because Internet parses emojis, lols and punctuation — or lack thereof.
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Why Do We Find True Crime Fascinating? 'Savage Appetites' Looks For An Answer
With her well-researched, beautifully written book, Rachel Monroe addresses the desire to consume stories of murder and mayhem — and what it reflects about us and the world around us.
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When Violent Crime Is Your Fixation
In “Savage Appetites,” the journalist Rachel Monroe investigates a peculiarly female attraction to murder cases.
When Providing for Your Family Means Leaving It Behind
Jason DeParle’s “A Good Provider Is One Who Leaves” is a deeply reported look at global migration centered on the experiences of a single Filipino family over the course of 30 years.
Two Views of the Tumult on American Campuses
Michael S. Roth’s “Safe Enough Spaces” and Andrew Kronman’s “The Assault on American Excellence” differ on the battles roiling universities.
Fighting Racism Even, and Especially, Where We Don’t Realize It Exists
In “How to Be an Antiracist,” the scholar Ibram X. Kendi scrutinizes himself and the rest of us for lessons on how to eradicate the scourge of racism.
First He Imagined a Town Founded by Rebel Slaves. Now He’s Exploring the Lives There.
In the story collection “The World Doesn’t Require You,” Rion Amilcar Scott witnesses the moral complexities of black masculinity in America.
Living in Extreme Isolation: Is It Possible Without Going Mad?
Alix Nathan’s novel “The Warlow Experiment” is based on a true story about an 18th-century Englishman’s test of the ability to survive absolute solitude.
New & Noteworthy Poetry From James Tate, Jana Prikryl and More
A selection of recent poetry books; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Pirates, Slavers and Poachers: Violence on the High Seas
“The Outlaw Ocean,” the journalist Ian Urbina’s chronicle of offshore crime, ranges from Somalia to the Philippines to the Antarctic.
If These 2 Titles Remind You Of Masterful Suspense Novels, They Should
Laura Lippman's Lady in the Lake recollects Raymond Chandler's fourth Philip Marlowe novel and Ruth Ware's The Turn of the Key recalls Henry James' The Turn of the Screw. Happily, they both live up.
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For August, 3 Romances To Get You Through Summer's Homestretch
It's too hot to go outside, so stay put under the air conditioner with our August romance selections — three novels that prove love and happiness are out there, if you're willing to fight for them.
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What's Hidden Beneath The Manor House? 'The Warlow Experiment'
What happens when one person controls the fate of many? Ghastly experiments like the one Alix Nathan lays out in her new novel, about a country gentleman who aspires to scientific prominence.
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In 'Gods With A Little G,' The Kids Are Alright
Tupelo Hassman's novel about a group of teenagers at loose ends in a tiny town run by Christian fundamentalists has some dark moments, but ultimately it's as heartwarming as it is beautifully written.
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'Black Card' Wrings Humor And Pathos Out Of A Serious Situation
Chris L. Terry draws on his own experiences for this story about an unnamed biracial man whose attempts to hold on to both his white and black identities (and his gig in a punk band) cause a crisis.
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The Week in Books
Téa Obreht’s new novel, Barack Obama’s summer reading list and more.
Tragedy Beats At The Heart Of 'Do You Dream Of Terra-Two?'
Temi Oh's new novel follows a group of teenagers, trained as elite astronauts, on a 23-year mission of no return to a nearby planet. They set off with high hopes, but things quickly go wrong.
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Darkness And Beauty Go Hand In Hand In 'Black Light'
In her debut collection, Kimberly King Parsons writes with the unpredictable power of a firecracker, bringing flashes of illumination to sharp, compassionate stories about longing and disappointment.
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What Book Does Ruth Ware Call ‘Truly Terrifying’?
Ware — whose new thriller, “The Turn of the Key,” enters the list this week at No. 3 — loves haunted-house novels, especially “The Haunting of Hill House.”
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