By Alexandra Alter and Elisabeth Egan Our critic on November’s best new books. By Sarah Weinman Henri Bergson enjoyed a cult following on both sides of the Atlantic in the early 20th century.

In Kwame Alexander’s new verse novel and Karen L. Swanson’s nonfiction picture book, Black girls pursue their dreams of playing big-league baseball. As spooky season approaches, the master of ...

In “Nationalism: A World History,” Eric Storm examines how nations became the dominant form of political organization of our era.

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Whether for education or inspiration, feminist books that celebrate women's rights deserve a spot on your must-read list Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a ...

The acclaimed Japanese magic realist (“Norwegian Wood,” “Kafka on the Shore”) is back with his first book in six years. It opens on a pair of teens in love. The girl disappears and the man ...

Roger Lewis explores the historical injustices done to women throughout the Ancient history in Joan Smith's new book. The deaths of Abraham Lincoln, JFK and Natasha Richardson were some of the ...

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About Best Books: Every year the librarians and staff on our Best Books committees read thousands of titles to select noteworthy new books for readers of all ages. Find out more, discover which titles ...

It’s time to check in: How’s the year in books coming along for you, dear reader? As we approach the conclusion of 2024, we’re enjoying an embarrassment of literary riches—and now we’re ...

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

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