Here are the year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. In “The Woman Who Knew Everyone,” Meryl Gordon offers a thorough biography ...

Hurston’s unfinished novel “The Life of Herod the Great” showcases her passion for her subject. The new book “El Cid: The Life and Afterlife of a Medieval Mercenary” delves into the ...

By The New York Times Books Staff She Changed History, Then Erased Her Own In “The Secret History of the Rape Kit,” Pagan Kennedy explores the tangled story of a simple but life-changing ...

To be a good friend, you’ll want to be self-aware. Ironically, a great friendship means you can let your hair down and be yourself—but you’ll want to stop short of letting go completely or ...

A new low in roadside assistance, even for Good Sam. Got a flat after arriving at my campsite (thankfully got to the campsite). Called Good Sam to get it changed. An hour later got a text with an ...

books, and seminars around the U.S. and the world. Change the minds of the people, and politicians will follow. Even better, the ideas of freedom are good ones. They’re great ones. It’s ...

Residents of the North Country frequently encounter immigrants crossing illegally, leading to calls for increased border security and resources, while balancing humane treatment for asylum ...

Diving into a book can be a great way to learn more about personal ... and some with truly impressive Amazon reviews and ratings. 'Get Good With Money: Ten Simple Steps To Becoming Financially ...

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In Anita Desai’s elusive novella, “Rosarita,” the main character, a woman from India named Bonita, learns she can’t even be sure of her mother’s name.

Lipscomb University senior Jack Ingold worked his way up from manager to a walk-on player on the basketball team and was rewarded for his hard work by his coach and teammates.

The trials and tribulations of the world’s first seed bank reveal botanists’ enormous generosity and sacrifice during the siege of Leningrad.