How a Film Critic Was Lured Back to Literature
A.O. Scott, who reviewed movies for The New York Times for more than two decades, is now a roving critic for the Book Review.
Book Review: ‘The Emperor of Gladness,’ by Ocean Vuong
A college dropout becomes caretaker to a Lithuanian widow in Ocean Vuong’s florid new novel, which seeks to find the dignity in dead-end jobs.
Book Review: ‘How to Be Well,’ by Amy Larocca
Amy Larocca’s book “How to Be Well” dives deep into the global obsession with so-called health, and the companies that have profited from creating it.
8 Literary ‘Classics’ to Enjoy With Your Spring Allergies
A tale of pollen and prejudice, and more. (Achoo!)
Book Review: ‘Warhol’s Muses,’ by Laurence Leamer
Laurence Leamer, the author of “Capote’s Women” and “Hitchcock’s Blondes,” takes the measure of another powerful man and his female muses.
Book Review: ‘State Champ,’ by Hilary Plum
In Hilary Plum’s novel “State Champ,” a mediocre receptionist goes on a hunger strike — only to question the purpose of protest.
New Crime Novels With Unexpected Twists
Our columnist on the month’s best releases.
A Jewish Promised Land in Texas Comes Alive in Rachel Cockerell’s New Book
Discovering the ways her great-grandfather’s rich life intersected with the hidden history of Zionism led to an unusually crafted new book, “Melting Point.”
The Summer Books We’re Looking Forward To
It’s not too early to think about the season’s most anticipated titles.
A Packing List of Apps to Download Before You Travel
Your bags may be ready to go, but do you really have everything you need? Here are some apps that can make your travels smoother, safer and more fun.
Book Review: ‘The Family Dynamic,’ by Susan Dominus
In “The Family Dynamic,” Susan Dominus examines what makes some families “exceptional.”
Book Review: ‘The Village Beyond the Mist,’ by Sachiko Kashiwaba
“The Village Beyond the Mist” may or may not have inspired the Studio Ghibli masterpiece, but it’s transporting nonetheless.
Book Review: ‘Sleep,’ by Honor Jones
“Sleep,” the debut novel by Honor Jones, moves back and forth in time between a 35-year-old mother’s present and her disturbing, unresolved past.
A filmmaker in Nazi Germany strikes a deal with the devil in 'The Director'
When do compromises turn into full-blown capitulation? Daniel Kehlmann's new novel draws on the true story of German film director G.W. Pabst.
8 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Why Marcella Hazan Is Still Teaching Us How to Cook Italian
Pete Wells explores how the revered cookbook author changed the way Americans think about the cuisine.
Carley Fortune’s Favorite Romance Books With High Stakes and Happy Endings
The best-selling romance author Carley Fortune recommends books whose high stakes and buried traumas make their love stories all the more satisfying.
Interview: José Andrés on His New Book, “Change the Recipe,” and His Humanitarian Work
“Good choice, Daddy. Very nice,” she said sarcastically, given what he was making for dinner. The chef and humanitarian’s new book is “Change the Recipe.”
‘Taking Her Voice’: Hilaria Baldwin Revisits Her Accent Controversy
In a memoir that tries to wrest control of her story, Ms. Baldwin says she was “canceled” via online sleuths who looked for inconsistencies in her Spanish accent.
Glennon Doyle and the ‘We Can Do Hard Things’ on the Inspiration Behind Their New Book
In their new book, Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle admit they don’t have the key to happiness. And their podcast audience loves them for it.
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