Martin Amis: An Appreciation
Our critic assesses the achievement of Martin Amis, Britain’s most famous literary son.
The Best Books to Read in 2023
Finding a book you’ll love can be daunting. Let us help.
Book Review: ‘Fortune’s Bazaar,’ by Vaudine England
In “Fortune’s Bazaar,” Vaudine England rejects a tale-of-two-cities approach to the history of Hong Kong’s [+]
Book Review: ‘Berlin,’ by Bea Setton
In Bea Setton’s debut novel, “Berlin,” a 26-year-old protagonist moves into a German flat that [+]
Book Review: ‘Easily Slip Into Another World,’ by Henry Threadgill
Henry Threadgill’s memoir unfolds from his maddening wartime experience to his boundary-pushing musical career
R.F. Kuang’s Novel “Yellowface” Is a Brutal Satire of Publishing, and the Industry Loves It
In “Yellowface,” R.F. Kuang draws on her own experiences to tackle issues like cultural appropriation [+]
Book Review: ‘Fatherland,’ by Burkhard Bilger
In “Fatherland,” Burkhard Bilger sifts through his German grandfather’s confounding identities — teacher, soldier, party [+]
Book Review: “The Bathysphere Book,” by Brad Fox
In “The Bathysphere Book,” Brad Fox chronicles the fascinating Depression-era ocean explorations of William Beebe.
Sometimes, Academic Writing Hits Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Emotionally
“Those works are labors of love too,” says the author, whose new novel is “Chain-Gang [+]
The Best Romance Books to Read in 2023
Looking for an escapist love story? Our columnist is tracking the year’s sexiest, swooniest reads.