Book Review: ‘Once Upon a Prime,’ by Sarah Hart
In “Once Upon a Prime,” Sarah Hart explores the surprisingly deep relationship between mathematics and literature.
Book Review: ‘The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho,’ by Paterson Joseph
Born into slavery, Charles Ignatius Sancho became a writer, composer, merchant and voter. In a winning first novel, Paterson Joseph conjures his voice and his world.
Book Review: ‘Charleston,’ by Susan Crawford
In “Charleston,” a case study of climate change and government negligence in the South Carolina city, Susan Crawford makes clear the disproportionate costs borne by communities of color in the coastal United States.
Book Review: ‘Nine Black Robes,’ by Joan Biskupic
In “Nine Black Robes,” Joan Biskupic traces the rise of the Supreme Court’s triumphant and aggressive supermajority.
Book Review: ‘The Weight,’ by Jeff Boyd
Jeff Boyd’s searching debut novel portrays a Black musician alienated from his city, his faith and his past.
Review: ‘Minor Notes, Volume 1,’ edited by Joshua Bennett and Jesse McCarthy
“Minor Notes, Volume 1” is the first book in a series meant to recover writers from deep pockets of American history.
Review: ‘Calling Ukraine,’ by Johannes Lichtman
“Calling Ukraine,” a novel by Johannes Lichtman, combines an expatriate story and an office satire.
7 Manga Titles Perfect for Any Young Adult Reading List
Harmony Becker, author of “Himawari House,” shares her recommendations of manga that teens will enjoy.
Book Review: ‘This Isn’t Going to End Well,’ by Daniel Wallace
Using journals left behind by his idol and mentor, Daniel Wallace tries to make sense of the inexplicable.
Review: ‘The Only Daughter,’ by A.B. Yehoshua
In his novel “The Only Daughter,” the late Israeli writer urges a return to the moral values learned in youth.
What We’re Reading
Plus: Recommendations from the Book Review poetry editor Greg Cowles
Newly Published, From Young Adult Novels to the Irish Republican Army
A selection of recently published books.
Book Review: ‘Courting India’ by Nandini Das
England’s first foray into India, as Nandini Das details in “Courting India,” was far from successful.
Book Review: “Bea Wolf,” by Zach Weinersmith, illustrated by Boulet, and “Mulysses,” by Øyvind Torseter
Bea Wolf is a sugar-hyped, nap-deprived, battle-ready child; Mulysses is a mule.
Book Review: ‘Bruno Schulz,’ by Benjamin Balint
A new book asks: To whom do the surviving remnants of the Jewish artist’s output — including murals he was forced to paint for a Nazi’s home — belong?
10 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Book Review: ‘George VI and Elizabeth’ by Sally Bedell-Smith
Sally Bedell Smith’s “George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Shaped the Monarchy” explores a wholly different epoch in the Windsor saga.
The Wind Beneath Kara Goucher’s Wings? A Solid Teammate.
When she met with possible collaborators to talk about her memoir, the Olympic runner had her sights trained on one who would listen.
Susanna Hoffs Has a Dollar Bill Signed by William S. Burroughs
“I queued up to get his autograph with nothing but a dollar bill for him to sign,” says the pop star, whose debut novel is “This Bird Has Flown.” “He glanced up, amused, gave me a mischievous half-smile and said, ‘Ah, defacing U.S. currency,’ and proceeded to sign it.”
My Mother: The Reader I’ve Always Wanted but May Never Have
How a language barrier can both limit and liberate.
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