Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

The ghostly figure at cryptocurrency’s origin, the destructive air war on Japan, Cynthia Ozick’s retrospective collection and more.

Bestselling author L.J. Smith, best known for the book series “The Vampire Diaries,” which also became a TV hit, has died at 66.

We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: ...

T hough Apple TV+ is still pretty new to the game, it's quickly established itself as one of the best streaming services ...

Alexander’s first Regency romance, A GENTLEMAN’S GENTLEMAN (Vintage, paperback, $18), is all shy emotion amid an orgy of ...

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 30, 2025, including hardcover and paperback ...

A new book by the journalist Brian Goldstone puts a spotlight on people who have jobs but no homes, whose struggles remain ...

Science, nature, and power feature in works shedding light on ‘human condition’ - This year’s finalists explore diverse ...

Understanding life is not just about place but people. For renowned anthropologist and Bennington College professor Miroslava ...

Boris Fishman’s new book follows a family that leaves a war-torn country for a shot at asylum in the United States.