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Book recommendations from editors at The New York Times Book Review.
Book recommendations from editors at The New York Times Book Review.
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CreditThe New York Times 15 New Books Coming in August
New novels by Elif Shafak and Casey McQuiston, a biography of a gay cultural icon, a dystopian tale of A.I. gone awry — and more.
CreditThe New York Times The Best Books of the Year (So Far)
The nonfiction and novels we can’t stop thinking about.
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Credit The Essential Shel Silverstein
He was irreverent, absurdist and ahead of his time. Here’s the best of the best by the groovy pied piper who made poetry fun.
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Watch for new books by J. Courtney Sullivan, Kevin Barry and Casey McQuiston; re-immerse yourself in beloved worlds conjured by Walter Mosley, Elin Hilderbrand and Rebecca Roanhorse.
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Credit The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
As voted on by 503 book lovers — with a little help from the staff of The New York Times Book Review.
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CreditJulia Gartland for The New York Times 19 Nonfiction Books to Read This Summer
Memoirs from Anthony Fauci and Anna Marie Tendler, a reappraisal of Harriet Tubman, a history of reality TV from Emily Nussbaum — and plenty more.
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Credit Much of Colorado’s literature is about the flow of people whose imaginations, like the novelist Peter Heller’s, were ignited by myths of unbridled freedom. He recommends some favorites.
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AudiobooksAs Democrats Gather in Chicago, These Audiobooks Offer Context
Political histories, a courtroom drama and the memoir of a daughter of the South Side illuminate the legacy of the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
By Alexander Nazaryan
Family Is a Lot of Trouble in August’s Graphic Novels
Generational connections — and divides — abound in four new volumes that take vastly different approaches to storytelling.
By Sam Thielman
‘It Ends With Us’: Your Reading Continues Here
Whether the Blake Lively movie brought you to the Colleen Hoover universe or you’re a longtime CoHo fan looking for more emotional, spicy stories, these novels are for you.
By Sarah Wendell
These Children’s Books Will Get You in the Olympic Spirit
Colorful primers, inspirational biographies and books by former champions will get kids excited for the Paris Games — and teach valuable lessons along the way.
By Jennifer Harlan
The Doctor Is Out: What Do I Read Now?
These stories of relationship dramas and evolving partnerships will fill the “Couples Therapy”-sized hole in your life with wisdom, schadenfreude and humor — and sometimes all of the above.
By Sadie Stein
Children’s BooksMoving Day: 9 Picture Books to Help Kids Cope
Sometimes we forget that moving is not just about goodbyes. It’s also about hellos.
By Jennifer Hubert Swan
Read Your Way Through Prague
Prague has survived wars and political strife — and through it all, its literary scene has thrived. Jaroslav Kalfar, the author of “Spaceman of Bohemia,” recommends books that connect readers to the city.
By Jaroslav Kalfar
FictionBeach Reads That Stand Up to Sand, Salt and SPF
Want to indulge in juicy, page-turning escapism? We’ve got some recommendations.
By Elisabeth Egan
16 New Books Coming in July
New novels from J. Courtney Sullivan and Liz Moore, a memoir by a “hacktivist” member of Anonymous — and more.
Children’s BooksHoot, Howl and Sneeze: 6 Picture Books for Maximum Read-Aloud Joy
From silly rhymes to lively sound effects to stealthily-building suspense, these old standbys and new classics have something for everyone.
By Elisabeth Egan
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