Book Review: ‘Notes From the Henhouse,’ by Elspeth Barker
A brief volume of Elspeth Barker’s writings shows off the late novelist’s ability to soothe, shock and find the humor in dark moments.
Book Review: ‘The Trading Game,’ by Gary Stevenson
In “The Trading Game,” Gary Stevenson spills secrets of the City.
William Whitworth, Revered Writer and Editor, Is Dead at 87
After writing memorable character sketches and fine-tuning others’ copy at The New Yorker, he spent two decades as editor in chief of The Atlantic Monthly.
Petra Mathers, Author Whose Children’s Stories Soared, Dies at 78
Her winsome animal characters and their comic adventures expressed universal truths and feelings, rendered in a naïve and often surrealistic style.
Two Novels About Social Withdrawal
A chilly marriage; a catatonic protagonist.
Book Review: ‘The Extinction of Irena Rey,’ by Jennifer Croft
In “The Extinction of Irena Rey,” a writer goes missing and her translators give pursuit — until things get weird.
Book Review: ‘How to Win an Information War,’ by Peter Pomerantsev
In “How to Win an Information War,” Peter Pomerantsev looks to a World War II propagandist for lessons in the battle between Russia and Ukraine.
Book Review: ‘If You Can’t Take the Heat,’ by Geraldine DeRuiter
Geraldine DeRuiter’s “If You Can’t Take the Heat” expands on her viral, award-winning blog posts.
Book Review: ‘Victim,’ by Andrew Boryga
In Andrew Boryga’s debut novel, a young writer creates a career for himself by exaggerating, or sometimes completely manufacturing, stories of tragedy.
Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘Erasure,’ by Percival Everett
A scathing satire about race, publishing and identity politics, Everett’s acclaimed 2001 novel is the basis of the Oscar-nominated movie “American Fiction.”
Book Review: 2 New Books by Terese Svoboda
Terese Svoboda considers what’s worth protecting in a new novel and a story collection.
The Question of Joe Biden’s Age May Be a Matter of Style
What we think is a question of age may be a matter of style.
Book Review: ‘The Enigma Girls,’ by Candace Fleming
Britain’s youngest code-breakers, brought to life in a new nonfiction book by Candace Fleming, were normal teenagers: playing pranks, attending dances.
Book Review: Three New Short Story Collections
New books by Bora Chung, Rafael Frumkin and Laird Hunt explore the chaotic intricacies of being alive.
A Bee’s-Eye View of the World
Using clever camera methods, a new photo book illuminates how honeybees see plants and flowers.
Audiobook Review: ‘North Woods,’ by Daniel Mason
A vibrant cast narrates “North Woods,” Daniel Mason’s lyrical saga about the various inhabitants of a single home in Massachusetts, from the founding of this country to the present day.
‘Dragon Ball’ Creator Akira Toriyama Dies Age 68
His popular manga inspired numerous television, film and video game adaptations, reaching fans far beyond Japan’s borders.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Histories of the American West and Southeast Asian Wars Win Bancroft Prize
The award, one of the most distinguished in the field of American history, honors “scope, significance, depth of research and richness of interpretation.”
When It Comes to Memoirs, Divorce Is All the Rage
Lyz Lenz’s memoir, “This American Ex-Wife,” is one of several best-selling autobiographies that lift the veil on imperfect marriages.
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