In Her Memoir, Martha Teichner Turned the Lens on Her Own Life
"When Harry Met Minnie” tells the story of two women who became friends as their dogs fell in love.
For Years, a Literary Villain Made Joe Ide Wary of Nurses
“Ratched is prim, soft-spoken, her smile placid, even serene, yet she’s as scary as your grandmother with blacked-out eyes and a bloody hypodermic needle.”
'The Echo Wife' Layers Sci-Fi And Murder Mystery For A Twisty Treat
Sarah Gailey's new novel follows a famed geneticist whose husband uses her methods to clone her — and has an affair with the clone. When he's murdered, the two women must figure out to do next.
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‘Blindfold: A Memoir of Capture, Torture, and Enlightenment,’ by Theo Padnos: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Blindfold: A Memoir of Capture, Torture, and Enlightenment,” by Theo Padnos
‘The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song,’ by Henry Louis Gates Jr.: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song,” by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Henry Louis Gates Jr. on African-American Religion
Gates’s “The Black Church” recounts the foundational role of religion in the history of Black America.
New & Noteworthy Visual Books, From Ebony Magazine to Young Chefs
A selection of recent visual books of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Welcome to Boarding School. Are You Safe Here? Good Question.
In her debut novel, “All Girls,” Emily Layden takes readers on a yearlong tour of a New England boarding school roiled by sexual assault allegations.
Held Hostage in Syria, a Reporter Tells What It Took to Survive
“Blindfold” is the American journalist Theo Padnos’s memoir of his nearly two years in captivity and a meditation on resilience.
Roberto Bolaño Recenters His Mythic World
“Cowboy Graves,” a collection of three novellas, is the latest posthumous release from the Chilean writer.
When Genocide Is Caught on Film
“The Ravine,” by Wendy Lower, investigates a rare photograph documenting the murder of Jews in Ukraine during the Holocaust, unearthing a history of perpetrators and victims.
Was ‘60 Minutes’ TV’s Most Toxic Workplace?
“Ticking Clock,” a new memoir by Ira Rosen, a former producer for the show, recounts the newsmagazine’s pathbreaking journalism and its culture of harassment and abuse.
Book Review: ‘No One Is Talking About This,’ by Patricia Lockwood
“No One Is Talking About This,” by the poet and memoirist who honed her craft on Twitter, finds beauty and grief in a life split between the virtual and physical worlds.
John C. Calhoun: Protector of Minorities?
Robert Elder’s new biography, “Calhoun,” recounts not only his life, but also his ideas about minority rights and his legacy on democratic political thought.
Book Review: ‘How to Avoid a Climate Change Disaster,’ by Bill Gates
In “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” the billionaire Microsoft founder lays out his concerns for the earth and some concrete ideas for the future.
For February, 3 Romances To Warm Up Your Valentine's Day
February is dark and cold at the best of times — and this year is no exception. But we've got three hot, humorous and heartwarming romances that will bring a little light to the darkest days.
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The Love Letters That Spoke of Everything but Love
Forbidden to express his ardor, a besotted writer found ways to say what he felt.
Staring Down the Stigma of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
In “Strange Bedfellows,” Ina Park offers a humane and humorous rundown of sexually transmitted infections, with the hope of reducing the shame that accompanies them.
This Land Is Whose Land?
Simon Winchester talks about “Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World,” and Amelia Pang discusses “Made in China.”
New in Paperback: ‘A Children’s Bible’ and ‘The Education of an Idealist’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
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