The history of overhyped tech, and a chilling new graphic novel from Charles Burns
Richard Powers' 'Playground' explores the balance between nature and technology through unique friendships set on a remote island.
Here Are the Finalists for the 2024 National Book Award
This year's National Book Award finalists represent a rich diversity in literature, featuring significant works across multiple genres addressing complex social themes.
The Best Books About Politics (According to You)
Readers are turning to a mix of fiction and nonfiction to understand the current political landscape.
Truman Capote, the boy who left home through the front door
Truman Capote's life and work exemplify the interplay of personal struggles and literary ambition, notably marked by his groundbreaking nonfiction novel 'In Cold Blood'.
Patrick Radden Keefe on Taking Say Nothing' From Acclaimed Book to TV Show
Nick Hornby lauded 'Say Nothing' as a literary masterpiece, spotlighting its impactful narrative on Northern Ireland's history.
Review: Two new books raise big concerns about innocent men in U.S. prisons
The criminal justice system often wrongfully convicts innocent individuals, leading to devastating consequences.
The history of overhyped tech, and a chilling new graphic novel from Charles Burns
Richard Powers' 'Playground' explores the balance between nature and technology through unique friendships set on a remote island.
Here Are the Finalists for the 2024 National Book Award
This year's National Book Award finalists represent a rich diversity in literature, featuring significant works across multiple genres addressing complex social themes.
The Best Books About Politics (According to You)
Readers are turning to a mix of fiction and nonfiction to understand the current political landscape.
Truman Capote, the boy who left home through the front door
Truman Capote's life and work exemplify the interplay of personal struggles and literary ambition, notably marked by his groundbreaking nonfiction novel 'In Cold Blood'.
Patrick Radden Keefe on Taking Say Nothing' From Acclaimed Book to TV Show
Nick Hornby lauded 'Say Nothing' as a literary masterpiece, spotlighting its impactful narrative on Northern Ireland's history.
Review: Two new books raise big concerns about innocent men in U.S. prisons
The criminal justice system often wrongfully convicts innocent individuals, leading to devastating consequences.
Paul Murray and Fern Brady win inaugural Nero book awards
Irish writer Paul Murray and comedian Fern Brady are the winners of their respective categories in the inaugural Nero book awards.
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray won in the fiction category, while Strong Female Character by Fern Brady won in the nonfiction category.
What to read this week: The Light Eaters, Paranoid Gardens and I Was a Teenage Slasher
Exploring unique perspectives in fiction, nonfiction, and comics: from a slasher's point of view, plant intelligence, and a care facility for paranormal beings.
20 new books hitting shelves this summer that our critics can't wait to read
Exciting upcoming fiction and nonfiction books for summer reading are recommended by book critics with diverse preferences and interests.
The 10 Best California Books of 2023
'Open Throat' is a novel that follows an observant cougar living in the Los Angeles mountains and offers an indictment of human culture.
'Ripe' is a sharp and absorbing novel that follows a tech employee in San Francisco who dives deep into the void.
'Death Valley' is a novel about a grieving narrator who travels to the Mojave Desert to reconnect with the earth.
BookTok Boom: Social Media Helps Drive Sales in Some International Markets
Fiction is experiencing growth globally while nonfiction sales are declining, influenced by the BookTok community.
The 10 Best Books of 2023
The article discusses the process of selecting the best books of the year.
The author mentions that the list includes five fiction and five nonfiction books.
The article provides links to other notable books and previous best book lists.
Paul Murray and Fern Brady win inaugural Nero book awards
Irish writer Paul Murray and comedian Fern Brady are the winners of their respective categories in the inaugural Nero book awards.
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray won in the fiction category, while Strong Female Character by Fern Brady won in the nonfiction category.
What to read this week: The Light Eaters, Paranoid Gardens and I Was a Teenage Slasher
Exploring unique perspectives in fiction, nonfiction, and comics: from a slasher's point of view, plant intelligence, and a care facility for paranormal beings.
20 new books hitting shelves this summer that our critics can't wait to read
Exciting upcoming fiction and nonfiction books for summer reading are recommended by book critics with diverse preferences and interests.
The 10 Best California Books of 2023
'Open Throat' is a novel that follows an observant cougar living in the Los Angeles mountains and offers an indictment of human culture.
'Ripe' is a sharp and absorbing novel that follows a tech employee in San Francisco who dives deep into the void.
'Death Valley' is a novel about a grieving narrator who travels to the Mojave Desert to reconnect with the earth.
BookTok Boom: Social Media Helps Drive Sales in Some International Markets
Fiction is experiencing growth globally while nonfiction sales are declining, influenced by the BookTok community.
The 10 Best Books of 2023
The article discusses the process of selecting the best books of the year.
The author mentions that the list includes five fiction and five nonfiction books.
The article provides links to other notable books and previous best book lists.
Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year
Diverse nonfiction recommendations from NPR's newsroom for summer reading.
Thunderclap by Laura Cumming audiobook review the golden age of Dutch art
Through 'Thunderclap,' Laura Cumming explores the life of painter Carel Fabritius and intertwines it with her own story, reflecting on art, life, and sudden death.
Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year
Diverse nonfiction recommendations from NPR's newsroom for summer reading.
Thunderclap by Laura Cumming audiobook review the golden age of Dutch art
Through 'Thunderclap,' Laura Cumming explores the life of painter Carel Fabritius and intertwines it with her own story, reflecting on art, life, and sudden death.
The 2024 books lineup has a diverse range of offerings, including memoirs, novels, and nonfiction books.
Some anticipated releases include RuPaul's memoir, a posthumous novel from Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and books from authors such as Tana French and Kevin Kwan.
What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in November
Fire Weather by John Vaillant is a compelling account of a devastating fire in Fort McMurray, Canada and its connection to climate change.
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin is a hilarious novel that follows the story of a transcriber for a sex therapist who becomes infatuated with a client.
The Best Books of 2023
The New Yorker has chosen a dozen essential reads in nonfiction and a dozen in fiction and poetry for 2023.
The collection 'Grand Tour' by Gonzalez combines reflections on art and history with observations of everyday life.
What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in November
Fire Weather by John Vaillant is a terrifying and award-winning nonfiction book about a devastating fire in Canada that created its own weather systems.
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin is a funny and captivating novel about a transcriber who becomes infatuated with a client of a sex therapist.
The Longform Episodes We Won't Forget
Longform podcast to conclude after an extensive run, leaving behind a remarkable archive of interviews with various nonfiction professionals.