Book Review: ‘Cinema Speculation,’ by Quentin Tarantino
In “Cinema Speculation,” the filmmaker recalls his glory days of moviegoing.
Old Topics, New (Audio) Revelations
When it comes to Abraham Lincoln, classical music, Andy Warhol and Truman Capote, there is always something new to learn.
New Crime Fiction
The plucky, trash-talking detective in “Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man,” by Emily Edwards, is a throwback to fictional characters from decades past.
Newly Published, From Alibaba to Legos
A selection of books published this week.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
The 2022 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Winners at Work
The artists behind this year’s winning books, in their studios.
The 2022 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books
Take a peek at all 10 of this year’s winners.
6 Y.A. Fairy Tale Retellings to Add to Your Reading List
Elizabeth Lim, the author of “Six Crimson Cranes,” recommends some of her favorite retellings of classic fairy tales.
Book Review: ‘Small Game,’ by Blair Braverman; ‘When We Were Sisters,’ by Fatima Asghar; ‘The Mountain in the Sea,’ by Ray Nayler
From a wilderness reality show to an octopus society in Vietnam, three debut novels explore the complexities and comforts of human connection.
Tom Felton Auditioned for ‘Harry Potter’ Without Reading the Books
In his memoir, “Beyond the Wand,” the actor who played Draco Malfoy opens up about family, fame and how he landed the role of a lifetime.
How ‘Dead Souls’ Taught Mel Brooks What Comedy Writing Could Be
“I’d never read anything like it,” says the actor and director, whose memoir “All About Me!” is newly out in paperback. “It was hysterically funny and incredibly moving at the same time. It’s like Gogol stuck a pen in his heart, and it didn’t even go through his mind on its way to the page.”
Book Review: ‘Beyond Measure,’ by James Vincent
“Beyond Measure,” by James Vincent, tells the story of human civilization through its systems of measurement, showing how they have promoted knowledge, social control and ongoing conflict.
Books to Kindle Children’s Curiosity About Classical Music
Book Review: “Seen and Unseen,” by Elizabeth Partridge and Lauren Tamaki; “My Nest of Silence,” by Matt Faulkner
Two books for young readers shine a light on the experiences of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Book Review: “Toad,” by Katherine Dunn
The beloved author of “Geek Love,” who died in 2016, left behind an unpublished novel, “Toad,” about a self-loathing hermit. It’s finally available.
New Bedtime Books for Children
Five luminous new children’s books to help little ones wind down at night.
Book Review: ‘The Lion House,’ by Christopher de Bellaigue
Christopher de Bellaigue’s “The Lion House” is a history of the 16th-century Ottoman sultanate that reads like a novel, overflowing with naval battles, high-stakes diplomacy, opulence, avarice and brutality.
Gabrielle Blair Embraces ‘the Least Sexy Way to Talk About Sex.”
In her book “Ejaculate Responsibly,” the home renovation guru encourages readers to revisit their thinking about unwanted pregnancies.
Book Reviews: ‘Like' by Annie Barrows and ‘I Can Explain’ by Shinsuke Yoshitake
“Like” and “I Can Explain” delightfully get inside kids’ heads as they puzzle out what it means to be human — and how to keep one step ahead of Mom.
Book Review: ‘Novelist as a Vocation,’ by Haruki Murakami
In a new memoir, “Novelist as a Vocation,” the Japanese writer reflects on his craft and his career.
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