‘Babi Yar,’ by Anatoly Kuznetsov
Anatoly Kuznetsov’s documentary novel “Babi Yar” relives the Nazis’ execution of tens of thousands of Jews in 1941.
Book Review: ‘This Bird Has Flown,’ by Susanna Hoffs
In “This Bird Has Flown,” the Bangles frontwoman Susanna Hoffs demonstrates her range.
The Prophetic
The first installment of an essay series on American literature and faith.
Book Review: The Flying Horse, by Sarah Maslin Nir
In Sarah Maslin Nir’s “The Flying Horse,” a young equestrian and her trusty steed jump back in time.
Meet the Editor Behind a Slew of Best Sellers
Jennifer Hershey is the guiding hand who helped shape “Daisy Jones & the Six,” “Mad Honey” and many other chart-topping regulars.
Book Review: ‘At the Drop of a Cat,’ written by Élise Fontenaille and illustrated by Violeta Lópiz, and ‘My Baba’s Garden,’ written by Jordan Scott and illustrated by Sydney Smith
For two different young boys, beloved grandparents who fled war-torn lands embody the new gardens they’ve cultivated.
Book Review: ‘Romantic Comedy,’ by Curtis Sittenfeld
In her new novel, “Romantic Comedy,” Curtis Sittenfeld pays homage to the beloved form.
Newly Published Visual Books, from Nan Goldin to NFTs
A selection of recently published books.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
By the Book: Victor LaValle Stares at His Deepest Fears
“People sometimes ask why I want to read horror at all, let alone write it,” says the horror novelist, whose new book is “Lone Women.” “So much writing glances off the hardest and worst experiences, but horror confronts the worst that happens. ... A good horror novel doesn’t lie to you.”
Book Review: ‘All the Knowledge in the World,’ by Simon Garfield
In “All the Knowledge in the World,” Simon Garfield recounts the history of the encyclopedia — a tale of ambitious effort, numerous errors and lots of paper.
Book Review: ‘The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi,’ by Shannon Chakraborty
In “The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi,” the first book in a new series by Shannon Chakraborty, a retired pirate gets an offer she can’t refuse.
Book Review: ‘Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs,’ by Kerry Howley
In “Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs,” Kerry Howley explores how the erosion of privacy has fueled conspiracy theories and the national security state.
Book Review: ‘Old God’s Time,’ by Sebastian Barry
In his novel “Old God’s Time,” Sebastian Barry puts a retired policeman on a case that dredges up painful memories.
Book Review: “Guardians of the Valley,” by Dean King
In “Guardians of the Valley,” Dean King chronicles the friendship between the naturalist John Muir and the journalist Robert Underwood Johnson.
Book Review: ‘The Undertow,’ by Jeff Sharlet
Alarmed by the country’s political divisions, Jeff Sharlet embarked on an anguished quest to understand the rise of antidemocratic extremism. In “The Undertow,” he documents his findings.
Book Review: ‘Benjamin Banneker and Us,’ by Rachel Jamison Webster with Edith Lee Harris, Robert Lett, Gwen Marable, and Edwin Lee
In “Benjamin Banneker and Us,” Rachel Jamison Webster uncovers Black ancestors she never knew about, and with the help of far-flung relatives assembles her family’s story.
Book Review: ‘Flux,’ by Jinwoo Chong
In Jinwoo Chong’s debut novel, “Flux,” a time-warping discovery impacts the lives of three people coping with personal and systemic traumas.
Book Review: ‘Walk the Walk,’ by Neil Gross
In “Walk the Walk,” Neil Gross profiles three departments around the country experimenting with genuine reform.
Three Novels Where Love Takes Center Stage
Romance — nostalgic, obsessive or consuming — is at the heart of Madelaine Lucas’s “Thirst for Salt,” Keiran Goddard’s “Hourglass” and Alison Mills Newman’s “Francisco.”
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