Book Review: ‘Colored Television,’ by Danzy Senna
In “Colored Television,” by Danzy Senna, a struggling writer in a mixed-race family is seduced by the taste of luxury that comes with house-sitting.
Love Them or Hate Them, Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky Dominate Russian Literature
For Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, translating together extended naturally from their relationship as husband and wife. Now, it is their life’s work.
Book Review: ‘Where Tyranny Begins,’ by David Rohde
In “Where Tyranny Begins,” the journalist David Rohde reveals how former President Donald Trump tried to use the federal law enforcement agency to help himself and punish his foes.
Hettie Jones, Poet and Author Who Nurtured the Beats, Dies at 90
She and her husband, LeRoi Jones, published works by their literary friends. After he left her and became Amiri Baraka, she found her own voice.
Book Review: ‘Christopher Isherwood Inside Out,’ by Katherine Bucknell
Though it downplays unflattering details, Katherine Bucknell’s big biography hails the 20th-century writer as an early advocate for the “chosen family.”
New York Is Huge. These Books Help Cut It Down to Size.
Book Review: ‘To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause,’ by Benjamin Nathans
In “To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause,” Benjamin Nathans takes stock of the generation of dissidents who helped loosen the bonds of tyranny in the Soviet Union.
New Romance Books to Read
Our columnist reviews books by Danica Nava, Courtney Milan, Zen Cho and Karelia and Fay Stetz-Waters.
Key Terms from the D.N.C. That Capture the Kamala Harris Era
As Democrats coalesce around their candidate, here are some of the words that define the party now.
Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘My Brilliant Friend’
The first novel in Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan quartet was just voted the best book of the 21st century. We like it too.
Book Review: “Impossible Creatures,” by Katherine Rundell
“Impossible Creatures” has prompted comparisons to Tolkien, Lewis and Pullman, but action, not awe, is Katherine Rundell’s strong suit.
6 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Librarian Amanda Jones on Book Banning and Putting Kids’ Interests First
Working in a Louisiana middle school has made Amanda Jones a culture warrior, a process she describes in “That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America.”
The Afterlives of Audre Lorde
The feminist thinker is celebrated as a prophet of empowerment and self-care. A new biography shows how she saw our future even more keenly.
7 Days in the Cultural Life of an Artistic Director
Violaine Huisman, who leads programming for the Crossing the Line festival, takes in dance on Little Island, a world premiere at Asia Society and “invigorating” translation projects.
‘A Lot of Us Are Gone’: How the Push to Diversify Publishing Fell Short
Lisa Lucas was among the big hires meant to shake up the industry. Her departure, alongside other prominent Black editors and executives, has led some to question publishers’ pledge to diversify.
New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books
Our columnist takes a look at recent books by Sofia Samatar, Vajra Chandrasekera and Emet North.
Book Review: ‘A Wilder Shore,’ by Camille Peri
In her engrossing book “A Wilder Shore,” Camille Peri tells the story of R.L.S. and his American wife, Fanny Van de Grift.
Poetry Review: ‘Bluff,’ by Danez Smith
Danez Smith’s “Bluff” represents a notable turning point for the poet — and maybe for American poetry as a whole.
Charles R. Cross, Biographer of Cobain and Hendrix, Dies at 67
He tracked the rise of grunge as the editor of the Seattle music magazine The Rocket. He also wrote acclaimed books about two of the city’s most celebrated rock luminaries.
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