Book Review: ‘Paul Bunyan: The Invention of an American Legend,’ by Noah Van Sciver
In W.B. Laughead’s 1916 logging industry pamphlet, a minor Midwestern folk hero underwent a major growth spurt.
Seiichi Morimura, 90, Who Exposed Japanese Wartime Atrocities, Dies
In a widely read book, he detailed gruesome biological experiments on people at a secret Imperial Army site in occupied China before and during World War II.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
The Playwright Who Changed the Face of American Theater
In this excerpt from “August Wilson: A Life,” the playwright, on the cusp of stardom, is polishing off his latest play, “Fences,” at the O’Neill writers’ conference.
‘The Notebook’ Musical to Land on Broadway in the Spring
The adaptation of the popular Nicholas Sparks romance novel, with music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson, had a well-reviewed run last year in Chicago.
In an Open Loft in Gowanus, Six Authors and Artists Collaborate and Commune
For the children’s book creators Doug Salati, Brian Floca, Sophie Blackall, Rowboat Watkins, Johnny Marciano and Dasha Tolstikova, the light-filled space has become much more than just a place to work.
In an Open Loft in Gowanus, Six Authors and Artists Collaborate and Commune
For the children’s book creators Doug Salati, Brian Floca, Sophie Blackall, Rowboat Watkins, Johnny Marciano and Dasha Tolstikova, the light-filled space has become much more than just a place to work.
Jennette McCurdy Now Qualifies as a Veteran Best Seller
Some publishers balked at the title but, just shy of its first birthday, “I’m Glad My Mom Died” has stood the test of time.
The Art of Telling Forbidden Stories in China
Many writers are looking for ways to capture the everyday realities that the government keeps hidden — sometimes at their own peril.
Interview: Edan Lepucki Likes to Read in the Tub
“Have you ever smoked a joint and read Toni Morrison’s ‘Sula’ in a very hot bath, reveling in a single, rich paragraph for what feels like an hour?” says the novelist, whose new book is “Time’s Mouth.” “If not, may I suggest you try it?”
Poem: Powerless Self-Judgement
Will Alexander’s visionary work achieves its effect through sound, not image.
Bidding for Simon & Schuster Draws to a Close
The move to acquire the publisher, one of the five largest in the country, comes after the government blocked a deal last year on antitrust concerns.
Lois Libien, Who Found a Readership With Household Tips, Dies at 87
As a journalist she covered issues affecting women, then turned to writing about housekeeping in handbooks and a syndicated newspaper column.
Alan Roland, 93, Psychoanalyst Who Cautioned Against Western Bias, Dies
In “In Search of Self” and other books, he emphasized the role of cultural influences in a patient’s life.
Book Review: ‘Anansi’s Gold,’ by Yepoka Yeebo
In “Anansi’s Gold,” Yepoka Yeebo delves into the origins of a venerable scam — and the man who got away with it for decades.
How to Self-Publish Your E-Book
If you have a story you want to share, you can easily publish your work in popular electronic bookstores — and maybe even make a little money.
Paris Bookstalls Are Told to Relocate During Next Year’s Olympics
The “bouquinistes” along the River Seine have objected after being told that most of them will have to move temporarily for security reasons.
Read Your Way Through Hanoi
Hanoi, long a city of storytellers, has been devastated and reborn time and time again. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai guides readers through the literature that has played a part in that renewal.
Book Review: ‘The Visionaries,’ by Wolfram Eilenberger
“The Visionaries,” by Wolfram Eilenberger, examines the divergent theories of self and other developed in a time of crisis by Hannah Arendt, Simone de Beauvoir, Ayn Rand and Simone Weil.
A.I.’s Inroads in Publishing Touch Off Fear, and Creativity
The technology has the potential to affect nearly every aspect of how books are produced — even the act of writing itself.
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