Children’s Books: Stories for Kids About Heroic Young Refugees
Survival alone is a victory in three timely tales of displaced children who head to Europe, from Katherine Marsh, Eoin Colfer and more.
Through Personal Testament, 'Why Religion?' Explores Belief In The 21st Century
Distinguished scholar of Christianity Elaine Pagels sets out to explain why religion is still around today, through the lens of her lived tragedies — the deaths of her son and husband 30 years ago.
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Nonfiction: Wesley Yang and the Search for Asian-American Visibility
In his new book of essays, “The Souls of Yellow Folk,” Yang writes about the dilemmas, successes and struggles of people like Eddie Huang and Amy Chua.
Children’s Books: Young Adult Fantasy Novels That Sweep Readers Away
Old-school haunted mansions, a climate apocalypse, a world where survival depends on falconry, and a girl born with a tunnel through her body.
Nonfiction: A New Biography of Ronald Reagan Captures His Passion for Stardom
In Bob Spitz’s “Reagan,” the 40th president emerges as an ambitious man, eager for fame and success, and with the communication skills to make it happen.
'We Begin In Gladness' Brings A Message Of Poetry's Importance In Today's World
Through the arc of the poet's career, Craig Morgan Teicher shows that while we are often too distracted to appreciate each other and our universe — poetry demands that we pause and listen.
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'Those Who Knew' Is An Explosive Moral Molotov Cocktail
Idra Novey's taut second novel focuses on the silencing of assault victims and the remorse that comes from not speaking up to power. It's not as winning as her first, but there's plenty to admire.
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Essay: A Politician Turned Novelist Learns What Real Rejection Is
Steve Israel thought he had a tough skin, but that was before he went on a book tour.
New & Noteworthy
A selection of books published this week; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Nonfiction: A History of the Heart, That Most Vital of Organs
Sandeep Jauhar’s “Heart” recounts the scientific discoveries that have given us a better understanding of our most critical piece of plumbing.
Children’s Books: Historical Fiction That Takes Children to War Zones and Internment Camps
With settings as diverse as a Native American boarding school and the Battle of Okinawa, these books tell stories that are nuanced, honest and new.
Nonfiction: Frederick Douglass in Full
David W. Blight’s “Frederick Douglass” places him at the center of American history.
Enter 'Sandman': Anniversary Edition Celebrates 30 Years Of Dream-Spinning
Neil Gaiman's most famous creation first appeared in the comics 30 years ago, but the Sandman is still shaping our dreams — and his stories look and feel just as cool now as they did in 1989.
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The Book Review Podcast: Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah on ‘Friday Black’
“Black people being murdered is unfortunately a constant in this country. Murdered with impunity. It’s something that’s constantly on my mind,” Adjei-Brenyah says. “So some of these stories respond to that very specifically.”
Children’s Books: The 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books
We invite you to take a look at this year’s winners ...
Nonfiction: She Reported From the World’s Combat Zones, at the Cost of Her Life
Lindsey Hilsum’s “In Extremis: The Life and Death of the War Correspondent Marie Colvin” is a powerful portrait of a woman drawn to danger — and truth.
New in Paperback: ‘Jerusalem,’ ‘Leonardo da Vinci’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
Children’s Books: A Graphic Appreciation for ‘Catherine, Called Birdy’
The illustrator Vera Brosgol pays homage to Karen Cushman’s historical fiction classic.
Inside the List: What Did the Fiction Best-Seller List Look Like 25, 50, 75 Years Ago?
Since there’s not much new on this week’s list, we took a deep dive into The Times’s archives to see what we could find about popular books in decades past.
Fiction: Leif Enger’s New Novel Brims With Grace and Quirky Charm
In “Virgil Wander,” a resident of a fading Rust Belt town embarks on a voyage of rediscovery after a car accident wipes his memory clean.
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