The Novel That Made Jules Feiffer Ignore His Family on Vacation
“For five days, I barely moved from the beach chair.”
On Being a Trans Woman, and Giving Up Makeup
I have short hair. I don’t wear heels. Because there is no one way to be a trans woman, either.
Visit These Science-Fiction Worlds to Make Sense of Our Own
Racial strife, consent, wealth inequality: The issues swirling in these fantastical settings may seem familiar.
David Frum Rethinks Conservatism
In “Trumpocalypse,” a former prominent neoconservative reflects on what he got wrong, and where we should go from here.
In His New Book, a War Novelist Turns to More Intimate Battles
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From the Philippines to Harvard, Boyhood to Womanhood, a Coming-of-Age Across Borders
In “Fairest,” Meredith Talusan looks back on her life lived at the intersection of genders, races, sexualities and cultures.
New & Noteworthy Audiobooks, From Harry Potter to Kevin Hart
A selection of recent audiobooks of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
J.M. Coetzee’s Jesus Sees the World as Don Quixote Does
“The Death of Jesus,” the final novel in a trilogy, is a modern fable that challenges our limited understanding of reality.
America Is Obsessed With Cuba. But What Do We Know About Its Citizens?
“The Cubans,” by Anthony DePalma, paints a detailed, novelistic portrait of a handful of ordinary Cubans — their hopes, political beliefs and struggles to get by.
Guns, Gunfights and the Legends of the Wild West
Jim Rasenberger’s “Revolver” explores Sam Colt and the invention of the six-shooter, while Tom Clavin’s “Tombstone” looks at the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Going Places: An Anonymous Gossip Cartoonist With Buzz
In Remy Lai’s “Fly on the Wall,” an overprotected boy who feels invisible at school creates an eavesdropping alter ego.
A Comics-Obsessed Cinderella Down on the Farm
In Lucy Knisley’s “Stepping Stones,” a city girl faces her fears about farming, family life and evil stepsisters.
Immigration Reform, Past and Present
Jia Lynn Yang talks about “One Mighty and Irresistible Tide,” and Judith Newman discusses books that help simplify life.
With Museums Closed, Coffee-Table Books Bring the Art to You
The catalogs meant to accompany the spring’s biggest exhibitions are now the exhibitions themselves.
Looking at War Across 2,500 Years
Thomas E. Ricks considers books from ancient China down to the war in Afghanistan.
The Origins of the Holocaust and Other Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.
New in Paperback: ‘Inland’ and ‘Becoming Dr. Seuss’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
8 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Why Yo-Yo Ma Would Invite Socrates to Dinner
“For once, I’d like to ask the questions.”
Welcome to Kiera Cass’s Kingdom, Where She Makes the Rules
It has been decreed: The author of the ‘Selection’ series has another best seller.
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