Beethoven Was the Johnny Rotten of His Day
In “Music: A Subversive History,” the jazz critic and author Ted Gioia tells the story of music as one of radical nonconformists overturning convention.
‘A Warning,’ by Anonymous, Cracks the Best-Seller List
The White House memoir, written by someone identified only as “a senior Trump administration official,” vaults to the No. 1 spot, moving “Triggered” to No. 2.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Welcome to Story Times
Need recommendations for children’s books? You’ve come to the right place.
9 Great Bedtime Books for Preschoolers
These choices are outstanding read-alouds any time of day, but they will seem especially magical as you’re winding down at night.
9 Books to Watch For in December
A dive into Brett Kavanaugh’s ascent to the Supreme Court, Jeff VanderMeer’s new eco-horror novel, Ralph Ellison’s letters and more.
New in Paperback: ‘The Parisian’ and ‘Black Moses’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
Is There a Double Standard for Survivors of Boko Haram?
Readers respond to recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.
Enticing Books for Every Kid This Holiday Season
Mind-boggling pop-ups, a “Tintin” collection, a deluxe “Alice in Wonderland” and more gift-worthy children’s books that pack a visual punch.
Talking About the 10 Best Books of 2019
On a special episode of the podcast, taped live, editors from The New York Times Book Review discuss this year’s outstanding fiction and nonfiction.
N.Y. Public Library Selects 10 Best Books for Children en Español
The list includes a mix of books written originally in Spanish and in translation.
‘The Cartiers: The Untold Story Behind the Jewelry Empire,’ by Francesca Cartier Brickell: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “The Cartiers: The Untold Story Behind the Jewelry Empire,” by Francesca Cartier Brickell
‘Tiny Love: The Complete Stories,’ by Larry Brown: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Tiny Love: The Complete Stories,” by Larry Brown
Southern Scamps and Scoundrels in the Fiction of Larry Brown
“Tiny Love: The Complete Stories of Larry Brown” collects tales of hardscrabble lives, as captured by the Mississippi writer who died in 2004, at the age of 53.
The Real Janis Joplin
Holly George-Warren’s “Janis: Her Life and Music” shows us the person behind the pop idol.
Who’s More Qualified to Write About Death Than a Funeral Director Poet?
Thomas Lynch’s new essay collection, “The Depositions,” should be required reading for anyone who is going to die someday.
Can’t Afford a Shopping Spree At Cartier? This Book Is the Next Best Thing
Francesca Cartier Brickell gives jewelry enthusiasts a peek into her family’s diamond-encrusted past.
New & Noteworthy, From Mo Rocca to George Wallace
A selection of books published this week; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Dreaming Up Disneyland
In “Disney’s Land,” Richard Snow explains how Walt Disney turned 240 acres of orange groves into the iconic California theme park.
Dreading Thanksgiving? Pack One of These Books for Moral Support
Sometimes we read for escape. Sometimes we read to be reminded of the obvious: Things could be worse.
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