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Dec 10, 2023

‘The O.C.' Creators Are Right Back Where They Started From
With the publication a new book about their influential teen drama, which debuted in 2003, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage have learned to love "The O.C." again.

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Dec 10, 2023

Book Review: ‘Airplane Mode,' by Shahnaz Habib
Shahnaz Habib's "irreverent history" takes a lively and sometimes ruthless look at who gets to go where and what gets papered over in their accounts.

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Dec 10, 2023

Dhonielle Clayton Is Working to Make the Book World More Diverse
Her solution? A packaging business that sells ideas for commercial genre fiction featuring characters from broadly diverse backgrounds.

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Dec 09, 2023

2 Books for Cooks
A Laurie Colwin classic and a modern chef's posthumous memoir.

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Dec 09, 2023

Neil Gaiman's Son Thinks His Dad Is in Charge of ‘Doctor Who'
"It's fun doing something that's a bit terrifying sometimes," says the "Sandman" writer, who will reprise his beloved reading of "A Christmas Carol" at Town Hall.

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Dec 09, 2023

24 Things That Stuck With Us in 2023
Films, TV shows, albums, books, art and A.I.-generated SpongeBob performances that reporters, editors and visual journalists in Culture couldn't stop thinking about this year.

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Dec 08, 2023

Our Critics' Year in Reading
Dwight Garner, Jennifer Szalai and Alexandra Jacobs look back on the books that have stuck with them in 2023.

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Dec 08, 2023

Book Review: ‘Becoming Ella Fitzgerald,' by Judith Tick
A new biography sheds light on her humble beginnings and prolific, genre-defining career.

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Dec 08, 2023

Review: New Short Stories by Jeanette Winterson, Paul Yoon and More
Three new collections by Jeanette Winterson, Paul Yoon and Louise Kennedy.

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Dec 08, 2023

Audiobook Review: ‘Songs on Endless Repeat,' by Anthony Veasna So
Keong Sim reads the audiobook version of the author's second posthumous collection, "Songs on Endless Repeat."

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Dec 08, 2023

The Best Children's Books of 2023
Here are the year's most notable picture, chapter and middle grade books, selected by our children's books editor.

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Dec 08, 2023

A Graphic Tribute to Paula Fox, Therapy and the Power of Doing
A writer and artist finds a path out of pain in the stacks of a library.

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Dec 08, 2023

Book Review: ‘Night Side of the River,' by Jeanette Winterson; ‘The Hive and the Honey,' by Paul Yoon; ‘The End of the World Is a Cul de Sac,' by Louise Kennedy
Three new collections by Jeanette Winterson, Paul Yoon and Louise Kennedy.

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Dec 08, 2023

The Best Book Covers of 2023
The Book Review's art director on the edgiest, catchiest, most creative book jackets of the year.

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Dec 08, 2023

The Best Poetry of 2023
Five collections our columnist loved this year.

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Dec 07, 2023

Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet of Social Justice Issues, Dies at 65
He opened the door for future generations of poets of color to use their own voices.

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Dec 07, 2023

Jon Fosse Wants to Say the Unsayable
The prolific Norwegian is the rarest of recent literary prize winners: an author and playwright in thrall to the divine.

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Dec 07, 2023

Jane Wodening, Experimental Film Star and Intrepid Writer, Dies at 87
For 30 years she collaborated with the filmmaker Stan Brakhage, her husband, often appearing on camera. After they divorced, she lived off the grid and wrote about her life.

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Dec 07, 2023

Benjamin Zephaniah, British Poet and Author Who ‘Overturned Ideas of Who a Poet Could Be,' Dies at 65
He opened the door for future generations of poets of color to use their own voices.

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Dec 07, 2023

Hemingway, Jack London and Unabomber Typewriters Go to Auction
Coming to auction is a clattering collection of machines once owned by the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Shirley Temple, Andy Rooney and … the Unabomber.

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Dec 07, 2023

German Cultural Scene Navigates a Clampdown on Criticism of Israel
A torrent of canceled events is threatening Germany's reputation as a haven for artistic freedom.

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Dec 07, 2023

Simon & Schuster Board Announced: Members Come from Disney, TikTok and Publishing
The publisher's new board of directors has expertise spanning the life cycle of a book.

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Dec 07, 2023

A Book Club Took 28 Years to Read ‘Finnegans Wake.' Now, It's Starting Over.
The group in California started on the notoriously challenging novel by James Joyce in 1995. In October, it reached the end.

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Dec 07, 2023

In Geddy Lee's Memoir, Family Is the Constant Refrain
At 512 pages, "My Effin' Life" has its share of Rush lore. But the most memorable parts of the singer and bassist's book are about survival.

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Dec 07, 2023

Book Review: ‘Into Siberia,' by Gregory Wallance
"Into Siberia" traces the journalist George Kennan's long-forgotten trip to Russia in 1885.

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Dec 07, 2023

These Poems
The act of being inspired by others is akin to collecting pebbles of experience, letting them escape into flowing consciousness and resurfacing them again in one's writing.

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Dec 07, 2023

Interview: Sigrid Nunez
"A great story casts a spell," says the author, whose new novel is "The Vulnerables." "It can enthrall you so completely that you not only forget that you're stuck between two manspreaders in a noisy, crowded, smelly subway car but miss your stop."

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Dec 06, 2023

Book Review: ‘Falling Rocket,' by Paul Thomas Murphy
Paul Thomas Murphy's "Falling Rocket" focuses on the explosive trial that divided the London art world.

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Dec 06, 2023

His ‘Dracula' Project: Creating a Funny Vampire
The great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker has written a comic version of "Dracula" that is appearing Off Broadway.

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Dec 06, 2023

Best Horror Books of 2023
It was an amazing year for horror. Here are 10 great titles that stood out.

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Dec 06, 2023

Read Your Way Through Madrid
Like many who call Madrid home, Elena Medel was born elsewhere, but forged her identity in the Spanish capital. Here, she recommends books about this city that "refuses to be reduced to an ideal."

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Dec 05, 2023

‘Life & Times of Michael K' Review: An Arduous Trek That's a Marvel to Watch
This captivating adaptation of J.M. Coetzee's novel, a collaboration with Handspring Puppet Company, follows a man and his ailing mother during a civil war in South Africa.

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Dec 05, 2023

Book Review: ‘Yours for the Taking,' by Gabrielle Korn
In Gabrielle Korn's debut novel, "Yours for the Taking," a feminist cultural icon runs a lifesaving artificial habitat, but a secret, and controversial, agenda guides her project.

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Dec 05, 2023

Winona Ryder Fans Celebrate New Photo Book of the ‘Eternal Cool Girl'
Fashionistas and celebrities gathered for a new book filled with candid shots of the understated Gen X star.

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Dec 05, 2023

Book Review: ‘Orbital,' by Samantha Harvey
Samantha Harvey's fifth novel, "Orbital," follows a day in the life of six international astronauts circling Earth on a space station.

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Dec 05, 2023

Best Historical Fiction Books of 2023
It's been a roller coaster of a year. Thankfully, we've had novels to whisk us to days gone by, even if those eras had their own highs and lows.

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Dec 05, 2023

Book Review: ‘Flores and Miss Paula,' by Melissa Rivero
In "Flores and Miss Paula," Melissa Rivero takes readers inside a Brooklyn apartment where family ties are uncomfortably snug.

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Dec 04, 2023

Best Crime Books of 2023
Our columnist picks the year's best.

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Dec 04, 2023

Book Review: ‘The Happy Couple,' by Naoise Dolan
Naoise Dolan's "The Happy Couple" follows 20-something Dubliners hurtling toward the altar, stubbornly clinging to their self-delusions that this is what they want.

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Dec 04, 2023

Book Review: ‘Becoming Ella,' by Judith Tick
A new biography sheds light on her humble beginnings and prolific, genre-defining career.

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Dec 04, 2023

Inside Literary Prize Will Be Judged by Prison Inmates
Over the next six months, inmates in prisons around the country will be able to debate and vote on the winner of a new book award — the Inside Literary Prize.

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Dec 04, 2023

New Books About Non-European Militaries
Three new books describe far-flung societies — from the Native tribes of North America to the caliphates of Eurasia — that have made war and sustained their conquests.

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Dec 04, 2023

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2023
From witch stories to near-future noir, here are the year's 10 best speculative books.

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Dec 03, 2023

Oxford's 2023 Word of the Year Is … ‘Rizz'
Sorry, Swifties. The Gen Z slang term — derived from "charisma" — went viral this year after the actor Tom Holland claimed to have none.

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Dec 03, 2023

What Romance Book Should You Read Next?
Looking for an escapist love story? Here are 2023's sexiest, swooniest reads.

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Dec 03, 2023

Paul Lynch Discusses His Booker-Winning Novel, ‘Prophet Song,'
"Prophet Song" has earned comparisons to dystopian classics like "1984." But Lynch downplays the book's political message. This book, he says, was deeply personal.

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Dec 03, 2023

Book Review: ‘Zero at the Bone,' by Christian Wiman
In "Zero at the Bone," Christian Wiman offers a welcome tonic: poetic and philosophical reminders of how to get through troubling times.

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Dec 03, 2023

The Best Romance Books of 2023
Here are the novels our columnist loved most.

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Dec 03, 2023

The Critics' Picks: A Year in Reading
The Book Review's daily critics — Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs and Jennifer Szalai — reflect on the books that stuck with them in 2023.

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Dec 02, 2023

John Nichols, Author of ‘The Milagro Beanfield War,' Dies at 83
After decamping from New York to New Mexico, he wrote what was, for a time, among the most widely read novels about Latinos.

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Dec 02, 2023

Tim Dorsey, Who Turned Florida's Quirks Into Comic Gold, Dies at 62
Long before Florida Man became a meme, he mined the Sunshine State's weirdness for enough material to fill 26 darkly funny crime novels.

New York Times Books
Dec 02, 2023

Two Books to Keep You Company While You Wait
Molly recommends a 19th-century "Dumb and Dumber" and a collection of essays about the weirder corners of the business world.

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Dec 02, 2023

Christopher Paolini Wanted a Job Involving Dragons, So He Created One
Paolini, a best-selling author of young adult fantasy novels, has a new book out, "Murtagh." In it, he returns to the world of "Eragon" and the adventures he began creating as a teenager.

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Dec 02, 2023

Book Review: ‘The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,' by Tim Alberta
In his new book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory," the journalist Tim Alberta subjects his faith's embrace of right-wing extremism to critical scrutiny.

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Dec 02, 2023

The Best Thrillers of 2023
They include an espionage caper, the tale of a murderous librarian and a high-stakes adventure that takes place inside the various stomachs of a whale.

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Dec 02, 2023

Book Review: ‘Most Delicious Poison,' by Noah Whiteman
In "Most Delicious Poison," Noah Whiteman explores nature's fine line between killing and curing.

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Dec 02, 2023

Book Review: ‘Welcome Home, Stranger,' by Kate Christensen
In "Welcome Home, Stranger," Kate Christensen takes readers inside the best kind of fictional family: a dysfunctional one.

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Dec 01, 2023

5 Books About Sandra Day O'Connor
Justice O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, was a swing vote on polarizing issues before a closely divided court. These books offer insight into her life, career and legacy.

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Dec 01, 2023

New Historical Fiction Books
A secret, a disappearance, a frozen body and a mysterious stranger — these historical novels have something for everyone.

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Dec 01, 2023

New Science Fiction and Fantasy
New books by Vajra Chandrasekera, Avi Silver, Cadwell Turnbull, Michael Mammay and T. Kingfisher.

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Dec 01, 2023

New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books
New books by Vajra Chandrasekera, Avi Silver, Cadwell Turnbull, Michael Mammay and T. Kingfisher.

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Dec 01, 2023

Book Review: ‘Prophet Song,' by Paul Lynch
"Prophet Song," a novel by Paul Lynch, is set in Dublin during a political crisis.

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Dec 01, 2023

Holiday Gift Books for Children
From a 200th-anniversary edition of Clement C. Moore's Christmas Eve tale to lightheartedly loopy poems for every day of the year.

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Dec 01, 2023

Six Pulse-Pounding New Thrillers
Our columnist recommends six new thrillers.

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Dec 01, 2023

Steaming Hot Romance Novels for Cold Winter Nights
Our romance columnist recommends four new books.

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Dec 01, 2023

New Romance Books for Cold Winter Nights
Our romance columnist recommends four new books.

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Dec 01, 2023

An Abundance of Old-Fashioned Yarns to Close Out the Year
A secret, a disappearance, a frozen body and a mysterious stranger — these historical novels have something for everyone.

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Dec 01, 2023

Book Review: ‘The Path to Paradise,' by Sam Wasson
Sam Wasson's supremely entertaining new book, "The Path to Paradise," tracks the ups and downs, ins and outs, of a remarkable career.

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Dec 01, 2023

Mystery Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down
Need a little diversion? Our crime columnist has plenty of books to recommend.

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Dec 01, 2023

9 Mysteries — Some New, Some Old — You Won't Be Able to Put Down
Need a little diversion? Our crime columnist has plenty of books to recommend.

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Dec 01, 2023

Audiobook Review: ‘Jezebel,' by Megan Barnard
Perdita Weeks reads the audiobook version of Megan Barnard's debut novel, reimagining the Israeli queen as a source of mythic, feminist anger.

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Nov 30, 2023

9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

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Nov 30, 2023

A Harvard Professor Prepares to Teach a New Subject: Taylor Swift
Swift-inspired classes are sweeping colleges across the country.

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Nov 30, 2023

How a Book Publishing ‘Mistake' Reignited the U.K.'s Royal Racism Furor
The rollout of "Endgame" caused a scandal after a quickly withdrawn translation named family members said to have asked about the skin color of Prince Harry and Meghan's future son.

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Nov 30, 2023

Interview: Rick Riordan, the Man Behind ‘Percy Jackson'
The author of the Percy Jackson series (newly adapted for Disney this month) is looking for anthologies of Indigenous folklore and mythology, too.

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Nov 30, 2023

Poem: I look at the world
A poem from Langston Hughes discovered by a rare-books cataloger in Yale's Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

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Nov 30, 2023

8 New Books to Read in December
A landmark biography of Ella Fitzgerald, memoirs from David Mamet and Liz Cheney, a new historical novel from Ariel Lawhon and more.

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Nov 30, 2023

Larry McMurtry's Best Books
A wildly prolific son of Texas, McMurtry was a tangle of contradictions. Here's where to start.

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Nov 30, 2023

Snapshot of a Year in the Land of Best Sellers
Surprising ascensions, Hollywood migrations and daggers to the art — it's all part of life at the top.

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Nov 29, 2023

Two New Books Consider Comedy and the Culture Wars
The authors of "Comedy Book" and "Outrageous" argue that culture-war worries about what's a laughing matter have been overplayed.

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Nov 29, 2023

Young Adult Books with Great Love Triangle Romances
Adalyn Grace, the author of the "Belladonna" series and the "All the Stars and Teeth" duology, recommends her favorite young adult novels with heroines torn between competing romantic interests.

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Nov 29, 2023

Book Review: ‘Art Monsters,' by Lauren Elkin
The new book by Lauren Elkin examines artists who've defied conventions and expectations, including Carolee Schneemann, Eva Hesse and Kara Walker.

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Nov 29, 2023

Book Review: ‘Pedro Páramo,' by Juan Rulfo
For decades, Juan Rulfo's novel, "Pedro Páramo," has cast an uncanny spell on writers. A new translation may bring it broader appeal.

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Nov 28, 2023

Suleika Jaouad Revisits Bone Marrow Transplant in "American Symphony"
This month, writer Suleika Jaouad revisits her second bone marrow transplant in the documentary "American Symphony."

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Nov 28, 2023

Inside the Best Books of 2023 List
They're here!

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Nov 28, 2023

Poem: Settlement
The poem's repetitions evoke the grim repetitions of history.

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Nov 28, 2023

Toni Tipton-Martin's New Book Chronicles the Black History of Cocktails
The author of "The Jemima Code" has distilled 200 years of African American drinking know-how into her new "Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and Juice."

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Nov 28, 2023

The 10 Best Books of 2023
They're here!

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Nov 28, 2023

What Book Should You Read Next?
Finding a book you'll love can be daunting. Let us help.

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Nov 28, 2023

Kids' Books That Don't Ignore the Dark Side of Life
It would be tempting to allow my son to believe in a world that will never betray him, but I want him to know better.

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Nov 28, 2023

Book Review: ‘Kids Run the Show,' by Delphine de Vigan
Delphine de Vigan's "Kids Run the Show" skewers the phenomenon of parents exposing their children to the world for personal gain.

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Nov 27, 2023

Book Review: ‘Among Friends,' edited by Buz Teacher and Janet Bukovinsky Teacher
"Among Friends" is a history of an industry transformed by consolidation and shifting tastes.

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Nov 27, 2023

How Cave Canem Has Nurtured Generations of Black Poets
The poets' collective, which was founded in 1996, has worked with poets who have gone on to win many of the genre's most important accolades.

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Nov 27, 2023

Circular Walks Outside London
A handy guidebook outlines 27 bucolic walks outside the British capital that begin and end at train stations. We tried some out.

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Nov 27, 2023

Book Review: ‘We Must Not Think of Ourselves,' by Lauren Grodstein
Lauren Grodstein's new novel takes place in the Warsaw ghetto, where a secret group of archivists made sure the truth survived.

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Nov 26, 2023

Paul Lynch Wins Booker Prize for ‘Prophet Song'
The judges for the prestigious award were not unanimous in their decision to select this novel, which depicts an Ireland descending into totalitarianism.

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Nov 26, 2023

Book Review: ‘Endgame,' by Omid Scobie
In "Endgame," Harry and Meghan's sympathetic biographer, Omid Scobie, takes on the in-laws — and takes no prisoners.

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Nov 25, 2023

Two Novels by Renegade Women
Leah Greenblatt recommends "Meg," by Theodora Keogh, and "The Glass Cell," by Patricia Highsmith.

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Nov 25, 2023

Paju, South Korea's City of Books
With some 900 book-related businesses, Paju Book City, northwest of Seoul, is an intentional and euphoric celebration of books and the bookmaking process.

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Nov 25, 2023

Book Review: ‘Magic,' by Roland Lazenby
Roland Lazenby's big biography of Magic Johnson gives us a wealth of detail, a huge cast of characters and, in a way, the tapestry of our time.

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