With claims of being "the world's most authoritative atlas," and even "the greatest book on earth," I couldn't help but spend as much money as it took to get my hands on what surely must be the most ...

In “Heartbreak Is the National Anthem,” Rob Sheffield chronicles how Taylor Swift has made fans, foes and even journalists part of her story. By Amanda Hess In a dual biography, the ...

The latest from the chronicler of urban grit known for “Lush Life” and “Clockers” — as well as writing on “The Wire” TV series — is set in 2008 in East Harlem, where a five-story ...

November 7, 2024 • With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart.

What a 19th-century Swiss novel, and a young fan’s pilgrimage to the Alps, taught me about fatherhood. By Dave Kim The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape ...

Penny’s 19th installment in the beloved Gamache series is a particularly haunting and relevant mystery novel. Yael van der Wouden’s novel, shortlisted for this year’s Booker Prize, is about ...