The Sri Lankan writer received the award, one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the world, for his second novel, which examines the trauma of his country’s decades-long civil war.
Dating from 1100, the fourth known Maya codex reveals this ancient civilization’s staggering understandings of — and reverence for — time, the cosmos and the role of the human scribe.
Dating from 1100, the fourth known Maya codex reveals this ancient civilization’s staggering understandings of — and reverence for — time, the cosmos and the role of the human scribe.
The city is home to one of the world’s most important musical ecosystems, and the 27-year-old is one of its biggest new stars.
His new memoir, “Waxing On,” sees the ’80s star making peace with the role that has brought him back into circulation thanks to “Cobra Kai.”
In her new memoir, “Newsroom Confidential,” Margaret Sullivan argues that traditional ideas about reportorial objectivity need to be re-examined in an era of constant assaults on truth.
In her new memoir, “Newsroom Confidential,” Margaret Sullivan argues that traditional ideas about reportorial objectivity need to be re-examined in an era of constant assaults on truth.
“Madly, Deeply” recounts the English actor’s greatest years of fame.
“Madly, Deeply” recounts the English actor’s greatest years of fame.
In “Half American,” Matthew F. Delmont tells the stories of the Black Americans who helped win the war abroad while battling racism at home
In “Half American,” Matthew F. Delmont tells the stories of the Black Americans who helped win the war abroad while battling racism at home
Compiled from interviews he gave to a close friend, “The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man” sheds light on the self-doubt of the seemingly imperturbable Hollywood star.
Compiled from interviews he gave to a close friend, “The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man” sheds light on the self-doubt of the seemingly imperturbable Hollywood star.
“Demon Copperhead” reimagines Dickens’s story in a modern-day rural America contending with poverty and opioid addiction.
“Demon Copperhead” reimagines Dickens’s story in a modern-day rural America contending with poverty and opioid addiction.
In “Poster Girl,” Veronica Roth imagines life after a surveillance state. Its collaborators are excommunicated — with one exception.
In “Poster Girl,” Veronica Roth imagines life after a surveillance state. Its collaborators are excommunicated — with one exception.
The characters in this collection endure ordeals with unstinting energy and humor.
The characters in this collection endure ordeals with unstinting energy and humor.
“In the Mouth of the Wolf” investigates the death of Regina Martínez, who exposed abuses in one of the most dangerous countries for journalists.
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