New & Noteworthy Audiobooks, From Betsey Johnson to Pot in San Francisco
A selection of recent audiobooks of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Who Is Really Running the Government?
With his new book, “In Deep,” David Rohde argues that there is no “deep state,” but that Donald Trump may be creating one of his own.
In a New Collection of Old Stories, Madeleine L’Engle Is Back
This posthumous collection shows the evolution of one of the world’s most beloved writers.
Can’t Sleep? Let Stephen King Keep You Company
His latest book, the novella collection “If It Bleeds,” offers the familiar unsettling pleasures.
From Missing Persons to Mistaken Identities, Books About Seeing and Being Seen
Slices of young adult life, from Monica Hesse (“They Went Left”), Ismée Williams (“This Train Is Being Held”), George M. Johnson (“All Boys Aren’t Blue”) and Meredith Tate (“The Last Confession of Autumn Casterly”).
‘Man of My Time,’ by Dalia Sofer: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Man of My Time,” by Dalia Sofer
Samantha Irby Talks About ‘Wow, No Thank You’
Irby discusses her new essay collection, and Jon Meacham on three books about leadership during times of crisis.
The Scenes of the Crimes: Landfalls, Stadiums and Creepy Blogs
In her latest crime fiction column, Marilyn Stasio travels to some decidedly strange places.
Three Views of Donald Trump
New books on the Trump administration offer varying assessments of the president, drawn from many different sources.
Comics That Stare Into the Face of Terror and Loneliness
In her latest Graphic Content column, Hillary Chute looks at emotionally stirring graphic novels from Cambodia and Japan.
New in Paperback: ‘Everything in Its Place’ and ‘The Island of Sea Women’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
12 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Camus’s Inoculation Against Hate
Writing “The Plague” during the decimation of World War II, Albert Camus used disease as a metaphor for war — but also for war’s remedy.
For Loretta Lynn, Books Are ‘Friends That Keep Me Company’
“I used to read on the tour bus to keep from missing my family,” says the country music star. “Now I read at night. I live way out and it gets real quiet.”
Alicia Keys Can Now Add ‘Best-Selling Author’ to Her Résumé
The singer’s latest hit is “Underdog.” Her memoir proves she is anything but one.
A Town Is Besieged by Children, Foreign and Violent
In Andrés Barba’s novel “A Luminous Republic,” a community is threatened by a pack of outsiders.
He Tried to Change the System, Then Became It
Dalia Sofer’s novel “Man of My Time” traces a man’s path from “baffled revolutionary to aging captive of a life gone wrong.”
‘This Is Big: How the Founder of Weight Watchers Changed the World — and Me,’ By Marisa Meltzer: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “This Is Big: How the Founder of Weight Watchers Changed the World — and Me,” By Marisa Meltzer
‘The Address Book,’ by Deirdre Mask: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “The Address Book,” by Deirdre Mask
‘Miss Aluminum,’ by Susanna Moore: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Miss Aluminum,” by Susanna Moore
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