Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year Is … ‘Rizz’
Sorry, Swifties. The Gen Z slang term — derived from “charisma” — went viral this year after the actor Tom Holland claimed to have none.
Paul Lynch Discusses His Booker-Winning Novel, ‘Prophet Song,’
“Prophet Song” has earned comparisons to dystopian classics like “1984.” But Lynch downplays the book’s political message. This book, he says, was deeply personal.
Book Review: ‘Zero at the Bone,’ by Christian Wiman
In “Zero at the Bone,” Christian Wiman offers a welcome tonic: poetic and philosophical reminders of how to get through troubling times.
The Best Romance Books of 2023
Here are the novels our columnist loved most.
The Critics’ Picks: A Year in Reading
The Book Review’s daily critics — Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs and Jennifer Szalai — reflect on the books that stuck with them in 2023.
John Nichols, Author of ‘The Milagro Beanfield War,’ Dies at 83
After decamping from New York to New Mexico, he wrote what was, for a time, among the most widely read novels about Latinos.
Tim Dorsey, Who Turned Florida’s Quirks Into Comic Gold, Dies at 62
Long before Florida Man became a meme, he mined the Sunshine State’s weirdness for enough material to fill 26 darkly funny crime novels.
Two Books to Keep You Company While You Wait
Molly recommends a 19th-century “Dumb and Dumber” and a collection of essays about the weirder corners of the business world.
Christopher Paolini Wanted a Job Involving Dragons, So He Created One
Paolini, a best-selling author of young adult fantasy novels, has a new book out, “Murtagh.” In it, he returns to the world of “Eragon” and the adventures he began creating as a teenager.
Book Review: ‘The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,’ by Tim Alberta
In his new book, “The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,” the journalist Tim Alberta subjects his faith’s embrace of right-wing extremism to critical scrutiny.
The Best Thrillers of 2023
They include an espionage caper, the tale of a murderous librarian and a high-stakes adventure that takes place inside the various stomachs of a whale.
Book Review: ‘Most Delicious Poison,’ by Noah Whiteman
In “Most Delicious Poison,” Noah Whiteman explores nature’s fine line between killing and curing.
Book Review: ‘Welcome Home, Stranger,’ by Kate Christensen
In “Welcome Home, Stranger,” Kate Christensen takes readers inside the best kind of fictional family: a dysfunctional one.
5 Books About Sandra Day O’Connor
Justice O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, was a swing vote on polarizing issues before a closely divided court. These books offer insight into her life, career and legacy.
New Science Fiction and Fantasy
New books by Vajra Chandrasekera, Avi Silver, Cadwell Turnbull, Michael Mammay and T. Kingfisher.
Book Review: ‘Prophet Song,’ by Paul Lynch
“Prophet Song,” a novel by Paul Lynch, is set in Dublin during a political crisis.
Holiday Gift Books for Children
From a 200th-anniversary edition of Clement C. Moore’s Christmas Eve tale to lightheartedly loopy poems for every day of the year.
Six Pulse-Pounding New Thrillers
Our columnist recommends six new thrillers.
New Romance Books for Cold Winter Nights
Our romance columnist recommends four new books.
An Abundance of Old-Fashioned Yarns to Close Out the Year
A secret, a disappearance, a frozen body and a mysterious stranger — these historical novels have something for everyone.
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