New & Noteworthy, From the Harlem Renaissance to a History of Magic
A selection of recent titles of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Her Grandmother Taught Her How to Steal. Now What?
In her debut novel, “White Ivy,” Susie Yang explores the life of a complicated character.
Book Review: ‘Britain at Bay,’ by Alan Allport
Alan Allport’s “Britain at Bay” looks at the early years of World War II and has some surprising things to say about Britain’s leaders.
‘The Cold Millions,’ by Jess Walter: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “The Cold Millions,” by Jess Walter
Book Review: ‘The Best of Me,’ by David Sedaris
More than any of his other collections, “The Best of Me” defines who he is and how he’s grown as a writer.
A Biting Send-Up of Race Relations — and a Tender, Funny Middle Grade Novel
“Class Act,” the sequel to Jerry Craft’s Newbery Medal-winning “New Kid,” follows the experiences of a young Black boy at Riverdale Academy Day School.
Dreaming of the Future
Four new picture books reassure and inspire children in times of tumult.
Dwight Garner Shares From His Stash of Other Writers’ Words
In an excerpt from his new book, “Garner’s Quotations: A Modern Miscellany,” the Times critic explains why he’s hoarded favorite lines for nearly 40 years and why he’s sharing some with readers now.
Kids’ Graphic Novels That Turn the Superhero Genre on Its Head
Bright, bold and utterly unconventional, both “Mister Invincible” and “Primer” flout all the “rules.”
Philip Pullman’s New ‘Dark Materials’ Book Brims With Familiar Delights
“Serpentine” — which features, once again, the unquenchably curious Lyra — juxtaposes light and dark, innocence and experience.
‘Everyone Needs a Buddy’
In Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright’s graphic novel “Twins,” sisters navigate a sometimes cruel and changing world.
Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee: A Book Brings a Black Hero to Life
“Becoming Muhammad Ali,” by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander, is a poetic retelling of the legendary boxer’s youth.
‘Square Dancing Belongs Somewhere Far Away … Like the 1800s’
In “Lupe Wong Won’t Dance,” a seventh-grade girl who dreams of becoming a major-league pitcher is horrified by a new unit in gym class: square dancing.
In Times of Crisis, Life-Affirming Picture Books
These new works from Tomi Ungerer, Sophie Blackall and Christian Robinson are realistic and — without being soppy — filled with hope.
What Books Are Good for at the End of the World
Heat source or zombie blocker, imagining how books might serve us well in the apocalypse
A Writing Career Among Trailblazing Music Stars
Peter Guralnick talks about “Looking to Get Lost,” and Alex Ross discusses “Wagnerism.”
A Novel Follows Lives Scattered in the California Desert
In “The Beforeland,” Corinna Vallianatos gives space and dignity to those plagued by their failures to launch.
New in Paperback: ‘All Blood Runs Red’ and ‘Frankissstein’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
‘Wagner’s Music is Bombastic and Boring’ and Other Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.
12 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
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