Book Review: ‘How Sondheim Can Change Your Life,’ by Richard Schoch
An incisive new book, “How Sondheim Can Change Your Life,” examines the extraordinary career of the master of the musical.
New Horror Books
Our columnist reviews books with lessons about perseverance, an undead girl and bizarre food.
The ‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ Author Wants Us to Give Thanks Every Day
The world is a gift, not a giant Amazon warehouse, Robin Wall Kimmerer said. In her new book, “The Serviceberry,” she proposes gratitude as an antidote to prevailing views of nature as a commodity.
Transcendent (and Occasionally Filthy) New Romance Novels
Our columnist on some recent favorites.
Book Review: ‘Private Rites,’ by Julia Armfield
Julia Armfield’s “Private Rites” is a contemporary reimagining of the Shakespearean tragedy, set in a flooded London.
Peggy Caserta, Who Wrote a Tell-All About Janis Joplin, Dies at 84
Her Haight-Ashbury clothing store was ground zero for the counterculture. But she was best known for a tawdry book — which she later disavowed — published after Ms. Joplin’s death.
7 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Interview: Billy Collins on His New Book, ‘Water, Water,’ and His Reading Life
“If I come across ‘Dad’ or ‘Mommy,’ I’m out,” says the former U.S. poet laureate. “‘Grandma’ gets a pass.” His new collection is “Water, Water.”
Book Review: ‘The New India,’ by Rahul Bhatia
“The New India,” by Rahul Bhatia, combines personal history and investigative journalism to account for his country’s turn to militant Hindu nationalism.
Book Review: ‘The Miraculous From the Material,’ by Alan Lightman
In “The Miraculous From the Material,” the best-selling author Alan Lightman examines the science behind the wonder.
9 New Books to Read in December From Weike Wang, Lily Tuck, Christopher Bollen and More
A Hitchcockian thriller, an off-the-grid memoir, novels by Weike Wang and Lily Tuck, and more.
Sign Up to Learn the 10 Best Books of 2024
On Dec. 3, we’ll announce our picks. Make sure you’re among the first to find out.
Emma Corrin and Maggie Nelson on the Strength in Vulnerability
The “Nosferatu” actor and the writer discuss solitude, self-editing and the playfulness of their work.
Book Review: ‘Freedom,’ by Angela Merkel
In her memoir, the former German chancellor reflects on her political rise and defends her record as the outlook for her country turns grim.
Netflix to Screen ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ in Havana
The first two episodes will be shown at a film festival in Havana that was long championed by Gabriel García Márquez, the Colombian novelist who wrote the book.
3 New Thrillers to Read
Our columnist on new thrillers by Christopher Bollen, M.W. Craven and Marie Tierney.
Barbara Taylor Bradford, ‘A Woman of Substance’ Novelist, Dies at 91
Her own rags-to-riches story mirrored those of many of her heroines, and her dozens of books helped her amass a fortune of $300 million.
Youngmi Mayer’s New Memoir, “I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying”
The comedian Youngmi Mayer is fearless on TikTok, about her Korean American identity and foodie culture. In a new memoir, she explains laughing while crying.
Book Review: ‘Memories of Distant Mountains,’ by Orhan Pamuk
Orhan Pamuk’s illustrated notebooks lead us to the great writer’s mind, then ask us to remain outside.
10 Charming Picture Books About Being Thankful
Stories of giving and of appreciating everyday wonders will warm hearts and teach valuable lessons this holiday season.
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