Fans of Westerns Will Love This Poignant Novel by the Author of Peace Like a River
In So Brave, Young, and Handsome, a stumped writer gets more than inspiration from his adventure across the Wild Wild West.
Fitzgerald's Tender is the Night is Coming to Hulu
The iconic author's fourth (and favorite) novel is getting a limited series adaptation.
Maryse Condé is Awarded the Alternative Nobel Prize in Literature
The Guadeloupean writer took home the The New Academy Prize, which is replacing the Nobel Prize in Literature this year.
Graham Greene, Charles Belfoure, and More: 8 Literary Mystery Books
These aren't your average mystery novels.
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The Works of H.G. Wells and His Role in Shaping Science Fiction
The legendary author's sci-fi works were political and realistic, sometimes prescient—and always entertaining.
New Trailer Offers First Look at Bel Canto
Julianne Moore and Ken Watanabe star in the adaptation of Ann Patchett's novel based on the Lima hostage crisis.
Editors' Picks: What's Our Staff Recommending?
A full list of recommendations from the people who know our books best.
Remembering Philip Roth: A Great American Novelist
On May 22, 2018, author Philip Roth died at age 85. Read an enlightening conversation between Roth and writer Milan Kundera in Roth's collection of essays and interviews, Shop Talk.
5 Must-Read Carson McCullers Books
Throughout her career, the author of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter showed a deep empathy for, and understanding of, the outsider.
In Conversation with Alice Walker
The author of The Color Purple reads three of her poems and answers reader questions about her work, life, and views on society.
Only Child: Terrifying Events Seen Through the Eyes of a Child
Rhiannon Navin’s powerful debut novel, “Only Child,” tells the story of a fictional school shooting, and the lasting impact it has on 6-year-old Zach.
Celebrating Author Muriel Spark
On the centennial of her birth, we’re looking back at the writer's exceptional life and work.
Another Margaret Atwood Adaptation is in the Works
Paramount TV has acquired the rights to the MaddAddam Trilogy, a dystopian series by "The Handmaid's Tale" author.
20 of the Best New York Times Notable Books
With the announcement of 2017's Notable Books, we look back on previous honorees that still deserve the spotlight.
10 New Books of Literary Fiction with a Razor's Edge
Edgy and hot off the press, these are the new releases we can't stop thinking about.
