New & Noteworthy Visual Books, From Los Angeles Graffiti to Korean Art
A selection of recent visual books of note; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Set in a Notorious Prison, a Novel Probes Iran’s Torturers and Their Victims
“Then the Fish Swallowed Him,” the first novel in English by the Iranian-born Amir Ahmadi Arian, makes for unnerving reading.
‘The Glass Hotel,’ by Emily St. John Mandel: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “The Glass Hotel,” by Emily St. John Mandel
Emily St. John Mandel Is Back, With a Ponzi Scheme Instead of a Pandemic
In her new novel, the author revisits some of the techniques she used in “Station Eleven.”
Headless Bodies, Faceless Corpses
Marilyn Stasio finds the latest crime novels filled with gristle, gore and guts.
Picture Books That Show the World Through a Child’s Eyes
Playing, dreaming, speaking up, absolutely not going to sleep: New books from Colin Meloy, Jillian Tamaki and more open vistas for little readers.
From the Archives: Robert Caro on How He Does It
The acclaimed biographer of Lyndon Johnson and Robert Moses talks about “Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing.”
A Coke-Snorting Oligarch, a Gangrenous Finger and Other Noir Delights
New fiction from Argentina, France and China shows writers exploring the dark side of their imaginations.
How Hitler Transformed a Democracy Into a Tyranny
Peter Fritzsche’s “Hitler’s First Hundred Days” reveals the enormous changes Hitler was able to make in a very short period of time.
New in Paperback:
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
Need a Distraction? These Thrillers Will Have You on the Edge of Your Seat
From Mary Kubica’s latest to Graham Moore’s jury room drama and a haunted film set, some of the creepiest suspense stories so far this decade.
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Emily St. John Mandel Will Read Anything, if She Likes It
“Life’s too short to spend time with books that you don’t love.”
A Scientist Puts Things in Perspective
You don’t have to be Einstein to appreciate the scope of ‘Until the End of Time.’
Celeste Ng, Ann Patchett, Min Jin Lee and Others on the Books That Bring Them Comfort
Looking for a respite from the news? You might find solace in reading.
Celeste Ng, Ann Patchett, Min Jin Lee and Others on the Books That Bring Them Comfort
Looking for a respite from the news? You might find solace in reading.
Here’s Looking at You, Grid: A History of Crosswords and Their Fans
In “Thinking Inside the Box,” Adrienne Raphel offers a cultural and personal history of America’s favorite word puzzle.
‘Nobody Will Tell You This but Me: A True (as Told to Me) Story,’ by Bess Kalb: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Nobody Will Tell You This but Me: A True (as Told to Me) Story,” by Bess Kalb
‘Faster: How a Jewish Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car Beat Hitler’s Best,’ by Neal Bascomb: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Faster: How a Jewish Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car Beat Hitler’s Best,” by Neal Bascomb
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