Ann Hood’s New Novel Plumbs Sibling Guilt and Sorrow
In “Jude Banks, Superhero,” a boy wonders whom he can save if he couldn’t save his sister.
10 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
The Tale of a Chaotic and Failed Attempt to Explore Antarctica in 1897
Julian Sancton’s “Madhouse at the End of the Earth” details Adrien de Gerlache de Gomery’s effort to explore Antarctica, and all of the ways it went wrong.
Michael Lewis Chronicles the Story of Covid’s Cassandras
In his new book, “The Premonition,” Lewis looks at the experts who perceived the shape of the pandemic and what could be done to stop it.
Want to Become a Writer? Lauren Hough Recommends Bartending.
The author of “Leaving Isn’t the Hardest Thing” has been a “cable guy,” a barista and Air Force airman. Her time behind a bar taught her to listen.
A ‘Right Stuff’ for Our Moment of Space Travel
In “Test Gods,” Nicholas Schmidle tells the story of Virgin Galactic’s space program, with a focus on the astronauts who are charting new frontiers.
“Great Circle,” by Maggie Shipstead: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Great Circle,” by Maggie Shipstead
‘Secrets of Happiness,’ by Joan Silber: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Secrets of Happiness,” by Joan Silber
The Constitution Is More Than a Document — It’s a Conversation
In “The Words That Made Us,” Akhil Reed Amar shows how the United States Constitution was produced by a broad culture of communicators.
New & Noteworthy, From the Brat Pack to a Math Biography
A selection of recent titles of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Much More Than Muffins: The Women Scientists Who Invented Home Ec
“The Secret History of Home Economics,” by Danielle Dreilinger, relates the surprising story of a discipline rooted in practical science and clever innovation.
A Rachel Cusk Novel in a Mystical and Enigmatic New Key
In “Second Place,” the British novelist trades her signature cool precision for a mood of dreamlike mystery, evoking a woman’s obsession with a famous painter and the act of artistic creation.
Alone on a Spaceship, Trying to Save the World
In “Project Hail Mary,” by Andy Weir, a former science teacher is the planet’s only hope.
In a New Story Collection, an Insider’s View of the Soviet Union
Mikhail Iossel’s new story collection, “Love Like Water, Love Like Fire,” paints a tender, dark and humorous portrait of Soviet life.
Olivia Laing’s Latest Subject Is Bodily Integrity
In “Everybody,” the author draws on a chorus of voices to investigate the physical meaning of freedom.
Niall Ferguson Examines Disasters of the Past and Disasters Still to Come
Ferguson’s “Doom” places the current pandemic in the context of other catastrophes and reaches the conclusion that all disasters are in some sense man-made.
A Texas Family’s Struggles Have Mythological Echoes
In her debut novel, “Olympus, Texas,” Stacey Swann conjures a dysfunctional clan that makes yours look tame.
A Foster Parent Looks Back
In “Stranger Care,” Sarah Sentilles recalls her experience working with child welfare agencies.
A Broken Family Flees 1970s Saigon for New Orleans
In Eric Nguyen’s debut, “Things We Lost to the Water,” Vietnamese refugees in a single household meet very different Americas.
Seeking Asylum in a London Pizzeria
In Nikita Lalwani’s novel “You People,” the lives of immigrants, documented and not, converge in an urban kitchen.
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