Memorable characters, delightful nonfiction and poignant novels stuck with people across the world. By Joumana Khatib and Emma Lumeij Bloom Books took off with the help of E L James, the author ...

By A.O. Scott A new book about John Milton and “Paradise Lost” traces the 17th-century epic’s influence and relevance through the ages. By Ed Simon Try this short quiz to see how many ...

Pat Barker’s third novel in her multi-book reevaluation of the Trojan War follows Cassandra on her ill-fated trip to Agamemnon’s court. In “When We Sold God’s Eye,” Alex Cuadros tells a ...

People have profoundly altered the planet’s soundscape. It’s time to quieten down so that other species can thrive.

This Booker Prize-winning novel bottles the essence of the 1980s, as the story follows a quest for beauty against a backdrop of politics, greed and friendships turned toxic. When twenty-year-old Nick ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads ...

Two centuries later, and acclaimed author Olive Llewelyn is travelling over the earth, on a break from her home in the second moon colony. At the heart of her bestselling novel, a man plays a violin ...