Whose people passing at night on the empty walks sound like rain..." A book called Autumn has to make the cut, right? The first novel in Ali Smith's seasonal quartet follows friends Daniel and ...

But how far does that freedom extend? Banned Books Week poses that question as parents' rights groups, politicians, librarians and publishers are increasingly at odds over which books are suitable ...

These books dispense practical advice on managing one’s ambitions—or describe the dread of writer’s block with precision and humor. A short story has velocity and verve, and the best ones ...

Is there anything cozier than reading under the tree with the best books out there? You can read anything you want, of course, but there are all sorts of holiday-themed Christmas books that will ...

By Ruth Franklin 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. By Abby McGanney Nolan ...

Ken Follett’s next historical epic will look back to the origins of one of the world’s most famous and enigmatic destinations ...

The book will keep “his legacy alive,” Navalnaya said. By Alexandra Alter Jeff VanderMeer, known for his blockbuster Southern Reach series, talks about his eerie new installment ...

Follett's new thriller (after Eye of the Needle, The Key to Rebecca) involves cut-throat treachery and mixed-up romances. Jane and Ellis, Americans in Paris, are lovers, but she breaks with him ...

Now, Taschen’s new monograph, The Ken Adam Archive, explores his work and cultural impact, taking a chronological look at his most memorable set designs. Written by Christopher Frayling, the book is ...

It’s no secret that TikTok has the power to skyrocket book sales, and that’s thanks to a subcommunity called BookTok, which brings bibliophiles together virtually. Enthusiastic readers are ...

“That’s a book that I’m not sure gets published, if not for Ken Whyte,” he says. And it was published with great interest. “Ken met with me, he asked a bunch of questions, and ...

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