Joyce Meskis, Bookseller Who Defended Readers’ Rights, Dies at 80
Her Denver bookstore, the Tattered Cover, was among the country’s best, and she often found herself in the midst of First Amendment fights.
Overlooked No More: Tove Ditlevsen, Danish Writer of Confessional Autofiction
She wrote of her life in raw detail with emotional force. But she was not recognized internationally until after her death, when her memoirs were translated into English.
How Climate Change Affects Book Preservation
As extreme weather events become more common, archivists and conservators are scrambling to protect their collections.
The Rollout of Prince Harry’s Book ‘Spare’ is Chaotic. Sales Are Strong.
A litany of leaks and interview clips before the book’s publication has made the process hard for the publisher to control, but has also driven early interest.
What Are Your Reading Goals for 2023?
Maybe there’s an author you’ve always wanted to read. Or maybe this is the year you actually finish “The Power Broker.” Tell us about it.
How to Watch Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’ Interviews: Dates, Times and Streaming
A number of specials are planned to promote the book, which has captured worldwide interest.
In ‘Mayfair Witches,’ Alexandra Daddario Takes a Dark Turn
After earning an Emmy nomination for her performance in “The White Lotus,” Daddario is taking on her first lead TV role, in AMC’s latest Anne Rice adaptation.
Review: ‘Small World,’ by Laura Zigman
In her new novel, “Small World,” Laura Zigman explores the long shadows cast by grief.
Book review: “The Prisoner and the Writer,” by Heather Camlot and Sophie Casson
On the 125th anniversary of “J’Accuse,” a picture book for older kids places the lives of Alfred Dreyfus and Émile Zola side by side.
Book Review: “Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait: The Story of a Photograph That Became an American Icon,” by Leonard S. Marcus
Our 16th president, an early adopter of his era’s newest technology, has a lot in common with today’s Instagram and TikTok stars.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Henry Grossman, Photographer of Celebrities and Beatles, Dies at 86
He was best known for his formal portraits of prominent politicians and entertainers. Less famously, he took thousands of candid shots of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
At Under the Radar, Theater That Jumps Right Off the Page
Literary influences suffuse this year’s festival of avant-garde performance. Artists from six shows share the stories that inspired them.
When the Writing Demands Talent and Discretion, Call the Ghostwriter
Ghostwriters write books in someone else’s voice — without leaving fingerprints. Doing it well requires great technical skill and a flexible ego.
Book Review: ‘Age of Vice,’ by Deepti Kapoor
In Deepti Kapoor’s cinematic novel, a young man from the provinces falls in with a powerful crime syndicate.
Leigh Bardugo Is Wary of Imposing Limits on Young Readers
“I think they actually have a pretty good barometer of what they can handle,” says the fantasy novelist, whose new book is “Hell Bent,” “and will happily set a book aside when it starts to go places they don’t want to go.”
What Does a Midlife Autism Diagnosis Mean for Matt Haig?
Soon after “The Midnight Library” became a best seller, the British author learned something about himself.
Leigh Bardugo Is Wary of Imposing Limits on Young Readers
“I think they actually have a pretty good barometer of what they can handle,” says the fantasy novelist, whose new book is “Hell Bent,” “and will happily set a book aside when it starts to go places they don’t want to go.”
Poem: On Seeing and Being Seen
This short poem grapples with so many themes at once, then finishes by reclaiming the body, desire and memory with a simple statement.
Fay Weldon, British Novelist Who Challenged Feminist Orthodoxy, Dies at 91
By turns elusive and confessional in public, she used dark satire to explore the divides between men and women.
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