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Oral histories and rollicking memoirs by former “S.N.L.” cast members like Molly Shannon and Leslie Jones take you behind the scenes of the comedy juggernaut.
The South Korean author, best known for “The Vegetarian,” is the first writer from her country to receive the prestigious award.
These terrifying tales by the likes of Stephen King and Shirley Jackson are more than good reads: They’ll freak you out, too.
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Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
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Bob Woodward doesn’t know which story he wants to tell in his latest presidential chronicle.
Reviled as much as he is lauded, Michel Houellebecq holds up a mirror to a world we would rather not see.
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She survived Auschwitz, wrote a best-selling memoir, “Lily’s Promise,” and spoke to a following of 2 million fans on TikTok.
Created by Humans, a company that aims to help writers license their works for use by A.I. companies, has struck a partnership with the Authors Guild.
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As the Nobel Committee gets ready to admit a new writer into the pantheon, our critic asks: Is greatness overrated?
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