Book Review: ‘The Unwanted,’ by Boris Fishman
Boris Fishman’s new book follows a family that leaves a war-torn country for a shot at asylum in the United States.
Dag Solstad, Norwegian Novelist and Short Story Writer, Dies at 83
A winner of top awards in his country, he drew the attention of European and American critics. The prime minister said he “made us see Norway and the world in new ways.”
Library Advocates Rally as Trump Targets Federal Funding
An executive order has demanded that the Institute for Museum and Library Services be eliminated to the maximum extent allowed by law.
Book Review: ‘Class Matters,’ by Richard D. Kahlenberg
Richard D. Kahlenberg has long argued for colleges to weigh socioeconomic status to promote diversity. His position is more relevant than ever.
Book Review: ‘Sister Europe,’ by Nell Zink
The city’s varied discontents skip into the spotlight in Zink’s new novel, “Sister Europe.”
Book Review: ‘The Colony,’ by Annika Norlin
Annika Norlin’s novel, “The Colony,” follows a group of misfits in a bucolic forest. The only thing its members share is a dark past.
Best Noir Thriller Books
Sara Gran — whose 2003 novel of demonic possession, “Come Closer,” is a cult favorite — recommends her favorites.
Best Noir Thriller Books
Sara Gran — whose 2003 novel of demonic possession, “Come Closer,” is a cult favorite — recommends her favorites.
Book Review: ‘Tilt,’ by Emma Pattee
Emma Pattee’s debut novel, “Tilt,” takes place in the 24 hours after “the really big one” devastates the Pacific Northwest.
Book Review: ‘Yoko: The Biography,’ by David Sheff
David Sheff’s new biography convincingly argues for John Lennon’s widow as a feminist, activist, avant-garde artist and world-class sass.
Book Review: ‘Twist,’ by Colum McCann
The crew in Colum McCann’s new book makes complex repairs deep in the ocean. Human bonds prove harder to mend.
A Hare, a Fox, an Owl, a Snail: Animal Memoirs Are Going Wild
Books about writers’ dogs and cats are a literary staple. Now there’s a booming subset of memoirs about writers’ relationships with less domestic creatures.
Book Review: ‘The Social Genome,’ by Dalton Conley; ‘The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire,’ by Henry Gee
Parents looking to promote health and intelligence in their children can pick and choose their embryos now. There could be more downsides than we think.
Thomas Hoobler, Half of a Prolific Writing Couple, Dies at 82
He and his wife, Dorothy Hoobler, wrote 103 books, most recently one about presidential love letters, “Are You Prepared for the Storm of Love Making?”
2 Books With Celebrity Cameos
A memoir of Greenwich Village; an Argentine story collection.
Book Review: ‘Counting Backwards,’ by Binnie Kirshenbaum
In the novel “Counting Backwards,” by Binnie Kirshenbaum, an artist grieves the loss of her husband to Lewy body disease.
In New Book, Barrett Says She Will Bring Readers Inside Supreme Court
Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who has faced intense scrutiny since joining the court, says she will make the judicial process less of a “mystery” for readers.
V.E. Schwab’s Favorite Fantasy Books By Genre
The author, most recently, of “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” recommends books that weave the fantastical into mystery, horror, romance and more.
Raise a Glass to the Messy, Cringey Wedding Toast
An inspired new book from veteran comedians cautions novices to err on the side of caution. But our comedy critic makes the case for taking a big swing.
Book Review: ‘Rebellion 1776,’ by Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson returns to the Revolutionary War era with a timely new novel for young readers.
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