The Uneasy Alliance Between Frederick Douglass and White Abolitionists
Linda Hirshman’s “The Color of Abolition” pulls the curtain on the “casual racism of the privileged” that flourished in some abolitionist circles.
Unlikely Friends, United by Protest and Troubled Histories
“How to Be a Revolutionary,” a novel by C.A. Davids, spans decades and continents exploring the personal costs of political activism.
What Makes Iceland So Great? Ask Its First Lady.
In “Secrets of the Sprakkar,” Eliza Reid pulls the curtain back on her country — the good (there’s a lot), the bad (not much) and the ugly (even less).
Antagonist, Activist, Operator, Survivor
A.J. Baime’s “White Lies” explores the life and times of the civil rights figure Walter F. White.
A Gamer Learns to Weaponize Sounds in This Genre-Bender
Our latest science-fiction and fantasy column includes “Battle of the Linguist Mages,” “In the Serpent’s Wake” and “The Violence.”
What’s for Dinner? Probably Not London Porker.
In “Eating to Extinction,” Dan Saladino explores what the loss of local, nutrient-rich agriculture means for the planet.
Battling an Ancient Scourge
In “Phantom Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped History,” Vidya Krishnan explores one of the world’s most infectious and dangerous diseases.
Mushroom Paintings, Reading Speeds and Other Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.
Newly Published, From Quincy Troupe to Art Censorship
A selection of books published this week.
Ruta Sepetys Talks About ‘I Must Betray You’
Sepetys discusses her latest Y.A. historical novel, and Jami Attenberg talks about “I Came All This Way to Meet You.”
Heather Havrilesky Compares Her Husband to a Heap of Laundry
In her memoir, “Foreverland,” the advice columnist opens up about her own marriage.
New in Paperback: ‘My Year Abroad’ and ‘Amoralman’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
Review: Two New Biographies of Buster Keaton
Two major biographies, James Curtis’s “Buster Keaton” and Dana Stevens’s “Camera Man,” take on the brilliant funnyman and filmmaker.
10 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Why Can’t We Pay Attention Anymore?
Two new books, Johann Hari’s “Stolen Focus” and Jacob Ward’s “The Loop,” examine the ways technology affects our brains.
How Jason Reynolds Distinguishes Y.A. Books From Adult Fiction
“It has more to do with tone than anything else.”
Valerie Bertinelli’s Best-Selling Memoir Pairs Well With Crab Dip
In “Enough Already,” the veteran actor dishes about marriage, motherhood and what really matters to her right now.
‘Black Cake,’ by Charmaine Wilkerson: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Black Cake,” by Charmaine Wilkerson
‘Mercy Street,’ by Jennifer Haigh: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Mercy Street,” by Jennifer Haigh
He Suffered Under Romania’s Dictatorship. Then He Was Forced to Spy for It.
Ruta Sepetys’s latest historical Y.A. novel, “I Must Betray You,” follows the life of a teenager who is blackmailed to become an informer for a repressive Communist regime.
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