Reviews of notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

This month, pile your nightstand with Elizabeth Strout’s newest novel, Hugo Vickers’s biography of Wallis Simpson, and Jesmyn ...

We the People,” by Jill Lepore, won the history prize, and Daniel Kraus received the fiction prize for “Angel Down.” ...

Here are five of Colleen Hoover's best books, including "Verity" and "Reminders of Him," and five that might not live up to ...

From Kathryn Stockett's return to David Sedaris' latest essays, these are some of the 10 most highly anticipated reads ...

In a world drowning in screens and notifications, something remarkable happened in 2025. People returned to books in record numbers, seeking stories that could transport them beyond their daily ...

Who doesn't love Nicholas Sparks books? "The Notebook," "Dear John," and "A Walk To Remember" are among his best.

MINNEAPOLIS — It's fun to get lost in a good page-turner, whether you're holding it in your hands or listening to an audiobook. Readers at Hennepin County Libraries checked out 11.8 million physical ...

Credit...The New York Times Supported by By The New York Times Books Staff We’re a third of the way through 2026 and we at ...