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Historical Fiction Books to Read Next

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 3:23pm
By Alida Becker
In the hands of skilled novelists, the stories of an heiress, a prime minister and a literary mystery woman are brought to life.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


7 New Books We Recommend This Week

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 1:16pm
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Children’s Books to Help Kids Understand Elections

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 5:04am
By Travis Jonker
How do you explain the democratic process to future voters? Start with these lively picture books and compelling histories.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘Play Nice,’ by Jason Schreier

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 5:02am
By Neima Jahromi
Jason Schreier’s “Play Nice” tells the story of Blizzard Entertainment from its fratty, debauched ’90s heyday to the height of its corporate glut.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


New Books About the Politics of War From Napoleon to World War II to Vietnam

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 5:02am
By Thomas E. Ricks
The follies of violence and rhetoric in the Vietnam War and World War II have a lot of lessons for the leaders of Israel, Iran and the next American president.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘The Elements of Marie Curie,’ by Dava Sobel

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 5:00am
By Kate Zernike
In a new biography, Dava Sobel focuses not just on the legendary physicist and chemist, but on the 45 women who worked in her lab.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Jami Attenberg on Reading and Her New Book, ‘A Reason to See You Again’

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 5:00am
“I am kind of living for that moment,” says the prolific writer. “Who will betray me first?” Her new novel is “A Reason to See You Again.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘War,’ by Bob Woodward

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 9:39pm
By A.O. Scott
Bob Woodward doesn’t know which story he wants to tell in his latest presidential chronicle.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Michel Houellebecq Is Both Lauded and Reviled in France

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 4:27pm
By Wyatt Mason
Reviled as much as he is lauded, Michel Houellebecq holds up a mirror to a world we would rather not see.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Oh, the Horror: 8 Comics for Halloween

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 3:11pm
By George Gene Gustines
Otherworldly creatures, apocalyptic environments, serial killers, zombies and more haunt these suspenseful comic books and graphic novels.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


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