What 'The Metamorphosis' reveals about work, worth, and how easily people become disposable once productivity disappears., ...

Jessica Carmichael’s coming-of-age YA novel is set during the huge annual diasporic return to west Africa, which ‘changed the trajectory’ of her life ...

From gripping thrillers, witty satires and poignant epics to captivating histories and juicy memoirs, this year's top reads ...

New Ben Lerner, George Saunders gets metaphysical, and Tayari Jones makes her big post–American Marriage return.

Facing an unraveling marriage, a middle-aged lawyer sets off on a road trip in the hopes of rekindling his life’s meaning.

“Grand Rapids,” by Natasha Stagg, is an unassuming portrait of a Midwestern teenager’s grief and transformation. By Meghan O’Gieblyn Need something to read (or watch) this New Year’s week? This quiz ...

“Grand Rapids,” by Natasha Stagg, is an unassuming portrait of a Midwestern teenager’s grief and transformation. By Meghan O’Gieblyn Need something to read (or watch) this New Year’s week? This quiz ...

Taseer’s writing is heady and evocative but I’d recommend keeping the dictionary handy! 2025 was a challenging year to find the time to read, but three books stood out. The memoir Mother Mary Comes to ...

The ‘million islands’ suffix is interesting as this a narrative about various sights in the city. Mumbai is endless in terms ...

CLIFTON FORGE, Virginia — Beth Macy stood at a lectern in front of a little more than 50 people in the basement of the ...

I spent last week compiling a summary of news from the past year for the American Jewish Year Book, an annual project that ...

The critics’ top eight choices based on Christmas selections in national newspapers. Fly, Wild Swans by Jung Chang “Wild ...