Book Review: ‘Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion,’ by Bushra Rehman
Bushra Rehman’s “Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion” follows a young Pakistani Muslim protagonist as she discovers her nascent intellect and sexuality.
Book Review: ‘Solenoid,’ by Mircea Cartarescu
“Solenoid,” by the Romanian writer Mircea Cartarescu, is an endlessly strange study of existence and the longing to escape it.
Hans Magnus Enzensberger, Leading Light in German Letters, Dies at 93
Poet, essayist, journalist and social critic, he held wide influence among a postwar literary generation with works as intellectual as they were political.
The 10 Best Books of 2022
On a special new episode of the podcast, taped live, editors and critics from the Books desk discuss this year’s outstanding fiction and nonfiction.
An Exhibition Exalts the Book as a Bedrock of Cultural Memory
A new exhibition, drawn from the collection of Rare Book School, offers a sweeping history of the tools and techniques behind this most durable, and changeable, of cultural artifacts.
Newly Published, From Boy-Band Stardom to Architectural History
A selection of recently published books.
Book Review: ‘Science Illustration,’ by Anna Escardó
Researchers have always used graphics and illustrations to help make sense of their work. This coffee-table book gathers seven centuries’ worth.
Book Review: ‘Listen,’ by Rhona Bitner
For her book “Listen,” the photographer Rhona Bitner toured the country visiting notable but vacant recording studios and performance venues.
Book Review: ‘Holding Space: Life and Love Through a Queer Lens,’ by Ryan Pfluger
The photographer Ryan Pfluger celebrates L.G.B.T.Q. couples in a collection of portraits, “Holding Space.”
Book Review: ‘Cocktails With a Curator,’ by Xavier F. Salomon with Aimee Ng and Giulio Dalvit
During the pandemic, curators at the Frick Gallery paired drinks with art in a YouTube series. Now they’ve done the same in a book.
Book Review: ‘Human Playground: Why We Play,’ by Hannelore Vandenbussche
A Belgian photographer’s coffee table book captures athletes from around the world in a variety of sports.
Book Review: ‘The Paper Dolls of Zelda Fitzgerald,’ by Eleanor Lanahan
Fitzgerald’s paper dolls, collected in a book by her granddaughter, reveal her to have been a talented, whimsical and ambitious artist.
Book Review: ‘Guest Register,’ by Penny Wolin
In 1975, Penny Wolin moved into a hotel on Hollywood Boulevard and started taking pictures of her fellow residents. “Guest Register” collects her work.
Book Review: ‘Bong Joon Ho: Dissident Cinema,’ by Karen Han
Karen Ha’s coffee table book celebrates the Korean director’s work and distinctive vision.
How a Good Book Became the ‘Richest’ of Holiday Gifts
As Christmas came to be celebrated in the home, choosing the right volume was a way to show intimate understanding of the person opening the package.
Holiday Gift Books for Children
From remixed nursery rhymes to whimsical, philosophical comics.
New Photography Books
Some of the year’s best photography books come from artists like Carrie Mae Weems and Susan Meiselas, Rosamond Purcell and Lorna Simpson.
New Travel Books
Books about exploring the world by bike, by car, by boat or by plane, passport in hand.
New Thrillers to Read
If you like bone-chilling, shudder-inducing reads, pick up any of these psychological thrillers.
New Romance Books to Read
Five delightful new romance novels to savor.
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