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  1. 2 Books to Bring Key West to Life Books, Today

    A poet’s letters; a collection of reminiscences.

  2. Rutger Bregman Wants to Save Elites From Their Wasted Lives Magazine, Today

    The historian is on a mission to get the best and brightest out of their lucrative jobs and into morally ambitious work.

  3. A Heroine of the French Resistance Gets Her Own Portrait Books, Today

    In “The Art Spy,” Michelle Young shines new light on the heroic French curator Rose Valland.

  4. A Noirish Tale of an Irish Town on Edge, Told in 21 Voices Books, Today

    Donal Ryan’s new novel focuses on a small community trying to leave behind years of economic woes.

  5. Beginning a New Chapter, Surrounded by Books Fashion, Today

    Bibliophiles are creatively weaving bookstores into their engagements and nuptials.

  6. Overlooked No More, Walasse Ting, Who Bridged Cultures With Paint and Prose Obituaries, Yesterday

    His style as a poet and artist was informed by his upbringing in Shanghai and his years in Paris. He then joined the Pop-fueled studios of New York.

  7. Facebook Enables Extremist Views. Should I Quit and Risk Losing My Friends There? Magazine, Yesterday

    The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what to do when you’re conflicted about using an service you may rely on.

  8. David Tracy, 86, Theologian Who Rejected Rome’s Supremacy, Dies U.S., Yesterday

    The author of influential books and essays, he was known for a contemporary theory of religion and Catholicism that advocated dialogue, not decrees.

  9. What Ron Chernow Loves About Mark Twain Books, Yesterday

    The Pulitzer-winning presidential biographer discusses his new book about the life of a literary founding father.

  10. ‘I Don’t Ever Want to Be Free From the Pain of Missing My Children’ Books, Yesterday

    Only by writing could the acclaimed novelist Yiyun Li grapple with the suicides of her two sons. But her new book is no ordinary grief memoir.

  11. How Did So Many Elected Democrats Miss Biden’s Infirmity? Opinion, Yesterday

    More than lying to the public, too many Democrats were lying to themselves.

  12. Now We Know. Does Barry Diller Have More to Say? Books, Yesterday

    Beyond disclosures about his sexuality and marriage, the media mogul’s memoir mostly serves up goodies for fans of Hollywood name-dropping and infighting.

  13. Ibram X. Kendi Introduces Malcolm X to a New Generation Books, Yesterday

    The National Book Award-winning author teaches young readers a political philosophy that many adults still fail to appreciate.

  14. Apple Used China to Make a Profit. What China Got in Return Is Scarier. Books, May 15

    In “Apple in China,” Patrick McGee argues that by training an army of manufacturers in a “ruthless authoritarian state,” the company has created an existential vulnerability for the entire world.

  15. 6 New Books We Recommend This Week Books, May 15

    Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

  16. Billy Woods Is Scary Good at Rapping Arts, May 15

    His 12th solo album, “Golliwog,” arrives at a peak in his career as a verbally inventive, independent hip-hop artist. It’s also full of horror stories.

  17. He’s Made a Home at the World’s Most Popular Cemetery Books, May 15

    In a new book, Benoît Gallot explains what it takes to run Père-Lachaise, where he lives with his wife, children and, he insists, no ghosts.

  18. Ed Helms Read ‘Moby-Dick’ on His Phone. On the New York Subway. Books, May 15

    With one hand, while standing. It’s the kind of accomplishment that would never make it into his new book, “Snafu: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups.”

  19. What a New American Citizen Learned on Route 66 T Magazine, May 15

    A writer drove from Chicago to L.A. to see what it truly means to belong to a place.

  20. An Undaunted Writer Who Broke an Invisible Barrier in Japan World, May 15

    Saou Ichikawa is the country’s first severely disabled author to win a top literary prize. Her novel “Hunchback” is an angry cry against “ableist machismo.”

  21. Nahid Rachlin, Novelist Who Explored the Iranian Psyche, Dies at 85 Books, May 14

    One of the first Iranian novelists to write in English, she examined the clash between East and West. Her debut novel, “Foreigner,” provided insight into pre-revolutionary Iran.

  22. Is It Ethical to Buy Used Books and Music? Magazine, May 14

    The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what consumers owe to artists.

  23. Aplicaciones para hacer más fáciles y seguras tus vacaciones En español, May 14

    Piensa en tu teléfono como un segundo equipaje de mano, con su propia lista de aplicaciones esenciales que deberías tener descargadas antes de viajar.

  24. The ‘American Dirt’ Backlash Nearly Stopped Jeanine Cummins From Writing Books, May 14

    Five years later, she has a new novel, “Speak to Me of Home,” which draws directly from her family’s history in Puerto Rico and the Midwest.

  25. 250 Years of Capitalism: Soulless, Exploitative and All but Unstoppable Books, May 14

    A new book by the New Yorker staff writer John Cassidy plumbs more than two centuries’ worth of grievances about our global financial order.

  26. The Literary ‘It’ Girl Who Continues to Fascinate Style, May 14

    Françoise Sagan’s first novel “Bonjour Tristesse” was published in 1954. With a new film adaptation, the book and its author still holds sway.

  27. Restaurant Critic Confidential Books, May 14

    Besha Rodell’s memoir, “Hunger Like a Thirst,” is also a fascinating capsule history of restaurant criticism.

  28. Un libro que retrata el declive de Biden durante su presidencia En español, May 14

    En ‘Original Sin’, los periodistas Jake Tapper y Alex Thompson rastrean los problemas que afectaron la presidencia de Biden y la desconexión del mandatario con el público estadounidense.

  29. The Virtues of Ideological Art Opinion, May 13

    Why politics doesn’t necessarily ruin storytelling.

  30. Robert Benton, Influential Director and Screenwriter, Dies at 92 Movies, May 13

    After collaborating on the script for “Bonnie and Clyde,” he went on to write and direct “Kramer vs. Kramer” and “Places in the Heart.”

  31. A Damning Portrait of an Enfeebled Biden Protected by His Inner Circle Books, May 13

    “Original Sin,” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, depicts an aging president whose family and aides enabled his quixotic campaign for a second term.

  32. ‘We Have to Really Rethink the Purpose of Education’ Opinion, May 13

    Students are already using A.I. to learn and write. The education policy expert Rebecca Winthrop explores the big questions emerging for educators and parents.

  33. I Reject Trump’s Random False Rationale Generator Opinion, May 13

    When a ship is sinking, there’s value in knowing how fast, and calling it out. When a country is self-sabotaging, ditto.

  34. A New Biography of Mark Twain Doesn’t Have Much of What Made Him Great Books, May 13

    Ron Chernow traces the life of a profound, unpredictable and irascibly witty writer.

  35. Putin’s Shadow Armies Have Set Their Sights Beyond Ukraine Books, May 13

    As President Trump pushes to end the Russian invasion, two books look at the paramilitary Wagner Group and consider the shape of global conflict today.

  36. In This Queer Sports Novel, Basketball Is Both Desire and Destruction Books, May 13

    In “A Sharp Endless Need,” two female high school athletes get lost in a vortex of passion while grappling with deeper wounds.

  37. These 4 People Had Never Met. Now They’re on a Road Trip to Find Dad. Books, May 13

    In Kevin Wilson’s novel “Run for the Hills,” half siblings drive cross-country searching for the father who abandoned them.

  38. Can You Match These Famous Quotes to Their Novels? Interactive, May 12

    Certain lines in classic novels stand out. See how many you remember in this short quiz.

  39. What It Takes to Be a ‘Well Woman’ Style, May 12

    In her new book, “How to Be Well,” the writer Amy Larocca draws readers down a rabbit hole of serums, supplements and colonics. We know a lot of it doesn’t work. Why do we want it anyway?

  40. Dark Money, White Power and Colorful Weirdos in Carl Hiaasen’s Latest Books, May 12

    “Fever Beach” is a wacky blend of Floridian farce and the perverse politics of our time.

  41. How a Film Critic Was Lured Back to Literature Times Insider, May 12

    A.O. Scott, who reviewed movies for The New York Times for more than two decades, is now a roving critic for the Book Review.

  42. Odd Couple Roommates, Bonded by Pills and Precarity Books, May 11

    A college dropout becomes caretaker to a Lithuanian widow in Ocean Vuong’s florid new novel, which seeks to find the dignity in dead-end jobs.

  43. Is the Trillion-Dollar Wellness Industry a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? Books, May 11

    Amy Larocca’s book “How to Be Well” dives deep into the global obsession with so-called health, and the companies that have profited from creating it.

  44. ‘The Studio’ Knows the Real Reason Movies Are Bad Opinion, May 10

    The satirical comedy about Hollywood is as much a send-up of the audience as it is of the industry.

  45. Plot Twists Briefing, May 10

    The best art makes us question the received ideas we’ve internalized and, just maybe, offers us ideas for living differently.

  46. José Cuervo: el hombre, la leyenda y los caballitos de tequila En español, May 10

    En su nuevo libro, Ted Genoways explora la dramática vida del enigmático empresario que revolucionó la industria de la bebida en México.

  47. 8 Literary ‘Classics’ to Enjoy With Your Spring Allergies Arts, May 10

    A tale of pollen and prejudice, and more. (Achoo!)

  48. Did Andy Warhol Exploit His Superstars? A New Book Says Yes. Books, May 10

    Laurence Leamer, the author of “Capote’s Women” and “Hitchcock’s Blondes,” takes the measure of another powerful man and his female muses.

  49. In This Novel, Most Abortions Are Illegal. A Clinic Worker Fights Back. Books, May 10

    In Hilary Plum’s novel “State Champ,” a mediocre receptionist goes on a hunger strike — only to question the purpose of protest.

  50. New Crime Novels With Unexpected Twists Books, May 10

    Our columnist on the month’s best releases.

  51. Pentagon Furthers Crackdown on Diversity Policies With Fresh Order for Review of Library Books U.S., May 9

    The move is the latest denunciation by the Trump administration against anything related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

  52. A Jewish Promised Land in … Texas? Rachel Cockerell Had to Know More. Books, May 9

    Discovering the ways her great-grandfather’s rich life intersected with the hidden history of Zionism led to an unusually crafted new book, “Melting Point.”

  53. Jack Katz, Pioneer of the Graphic Novel, Is Dead at 97 Arts, May 9

    Hailed as a visionary (if a difficult one), he drew inspiration for his multivolume work “The First Kingdom” from no less a model than Homer.

  54. The Summer Books We’re Looking Forward To Books, May 9

    It’s not too early to think about the season’s most anticipated titles.

  55. Apps You’ll Want to Take on Vacation: A Digital Packing List Travel, May 9

    Your bags may be ready to go, but do you really have everything you need? Here are some apps that can make your travels smoother, safer and more fun.

  56. How to Raise Super-Achievers? Hint: It’s Not the Cereal. Books, May 9

    In “The Family Dynamic,” Susan Dominus examines what makes some families “exceptional.”

  57. Pick Up This Book and Be Spirited Away Books, May 9

    “The Village Beyond the Mist” may or may not have inspired the Studio Ghibli masterpiece, but it’s transporting nonetheless.

  58. When Childhood Trauma Gives Way to Adult Ambivalence Books, May 9

    “Sleep,” the debut novel by Honor Jones, moves back and forth in time between a 35-year-old mother’s present and her disturbing, unresolved past.

  59. Un experto en longevidad da 5 consejos para envejecer bien En español, May 9

    En su nuevo libro, “Super Agers”, el cardiólogo Eric Topol sostiene que ahora disponemos de las herramientas para envejecer mejor que nuestros predecesores.

  60. Trump Administration Fires Librarian of Congress U.S., May 9

    Dr. Carla D. Hayden was the first African American and the first woman to serve as the head of the Library of Congress. Her firing drew a furious response from Democrats.

  61. 8 New Books We Recommend This Week Books, May 8

    Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

  62. Coco Chanel’s French Riviera Home Comes Back to Life T Style, May 8

    The newly restored house still conjures the designer’s unfussy elegance.

  63. José Andrés quiere ver más libros sobre la conexión de la comida con todo En español, May 8

    “Change the Recipe” es el nuevo libro del chef y humanitario. “Necesitamos más historias sobre la comida como diplomacia, la comida como derecho humano”, asegura.

  64. A Master of Moods Reimagines a French Classic Styles, May 8

    In her new film, “Bonjour Tristesse,” and in her writing, the director Durga Chew-Bose knows how to create an atmosphere.

  65. These Romance Novels Have Big, Dark Secrets Book Review, May 8

    The best-selling romance author Carley Fortune recommends books whose high stakes and buried traumas make their love stories all the more satisfying.

  66. José Andrés Picked a Bad Time to Give His Daughter ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Book Review, May 8

    “Good choice, Daddy. Very nice,” she said sarcastically, given what he was making for dinner. The chef and humanitarian’s new book is “Change the Recipe.”

  67. ‘Paris Here I Come!’ Travel, May 8

    In 1953, Ollie Stewart, a correspondent for The Afro-American newspaper, wrote a guidebook to the French capital aimed at Black travelers. Nearly 75 years later, his grandniece follows in his footsteps.

  68. Agatha Christie, Who Died in 1976, Will See You in Class Foreign, May 8

    An avatar of the long-dead British novelist is “teaching” an online writing course. But do we want to learn from a digital prosthetic built by artificial intelligence?

  69. ‘Taking Her Voice’: Hilaria Baldwin Revisits Her Accent Controversy Express, May 7

    In a memoir that tries to wrest control of her story, Ms. Baldwin says she was “canceled” via online sleuths who looked for inconsistencies in her Spanish accent.

  70. Los libros que más nos han gustado en 2025 (hasta ahora) En español, May 7

    La no ficción y las novelas en las que no podemos dejar de pensar.

  71. Our Favorite Books for Every Type of Mom Book Review, May 7

    Need a last-minute Mother’s Day gift? Try one of these recent releases.

  72. How to Use the A.I.-Powered Writing Tools on Your Phone Business, May 7

    Artificial intelligence software — some already free on your device — can quickly compose and edit documents. But be sure to check its work.

  73. For Women Migrants in the Arabian Peninsula, Work Often Means Violence Book Review, May 7

    Mo Ogrodnik’s novel, “Gulf,” follows characters from different countries and classes confronting the region’s forced stratification into oppressor and oppressed.

  74. The Story of Globalization, as Told Through One Big Barge Book Review, May 7

    A new book by the historian Ian Kumekawa tracks the varied career of a gigantic boat in an era of profound economic change.

  75. The Best Books of the Year (So Far) Book Review, May 7

    The nonfiction and novels we can’t stop thinking about.

  76. Raising a Kid in 2025? There’s an App for That. Books, May 7

    As seen through the gimlet eye of the New York Times cultural critic Amanda Hess, millennial parenting is anything but natural.

  77. ‘James’ Won the Pulitzer, but Not Without Complications Books, May 6

    In an unusual but not unprecedented move, the prize board chose a fourth option after it couldn’t agree on the three less-heralded finalists.

  78. Was No. 10 Rillington Place the Deadliest Address in London? Books, May 6

    In “The Peepshow,” Kate Summerscale tells the stranger-than-fiction story of a sensational murder case that rocked 1950s London.

  79. A Longevity Expert’s 5 Tips for Aging Well Well, May 6

    In his new book, “Super Agers,” the cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol argues that we now have the tools to age better than our predecessors.

  80. Wildfires, and an Unlikely Romance, Light Up a Lost Paradise Book Review, May 6

    In Franziska Gänsler’s novel, “Eternal Summer,” a tenuous bond forms between strangers stranded in a hotel as the world burns.

  81. Two Ambitious Sisters Are Each Other’s Biggest Supporters — and Saboteurs Book Review, May 6

    In “The Original Daughter,” the debut novel by Jemimah Wei, a Singaporean family craters under the weight of ambition, jealousy and things left unsaid.

  82. Regrets Aren’t the Only Thing Haunting This Grieving Family Book Review, May 6

    In “The Manor of Dreams,” two sets of women navigate both a contested inheritance and paranormal activity after a devastating death.

  83. How to Make Art Under the Nazis (Without Losing Your Soul) Books, May 6

    A new novel considers the perplexing life and times of G.W. Pabst, the Austrian filmmaker who worked in the shadow of the Reich.

  84. La batalla en Odesa, Ucrania, es por su herencia multicultural En español, May 6

    Una campaña para cambiar el nombre de las calles y retirar estatuas asociadas a la Rusia imperial está dividiendo a Odesa, cuya identidad está ligada a su historia.

  85. Pulitzer Prizes 2025: A Guide to the Winning Books and Finalists Book Review, May 5

    “James,” by Percival Everett won the fiction prize, and Jason Roberts received the biography prize for “Every Living Thing.”

  86. Modern American Poetry: A Starter Pack Interactive, May 5

    Our poetry editor recommends collections that revel in nature, family life, hard work and language.

  87. How Well Do You Know the Life and Works of Mark Twain? Interactive, May 5

    Test your memory of this prolific American author and his era.

  88. MrBeast’s Latest Challenge: Writing a Novel With James Patterson Books, May 5

    Jimmy Donaldson, known to his social media fans as MrBeast, is teaming up with the mega-best-selling thriller author.

  89. Bombed by Russia, Odesa Now Wages a Cultural Battle Foreign, May 5

    A push to rename streets and remove statues associated with imperial Russia is dividing Odesa, whose identity is tied up in its history.

  90. In Multilevel Marketing, Sleight of Hand Is Simply the Rule of Doing Business Book Review, May 5

    Bridget Read’s “Little Bosses Everywhere” exposes the deceptions of direct-selling companies that make their profit not off customers but off their own sales force.

  91. At 66, He’s Finally the Husband of My Dreams Op Ed, May 4

    Sometimes I wonder, “Why did we have to wait this long?”

  92. Biden Aides Decided Against a Cognitive Test in Early 2024, Book Says Politics, May 4

    His White House advisers considered giving him such a test to prove his fitness for a second term, but they worried it would draw new attention to his age, according to a forthcoming book.

  93. Lo que el cáncer me enseñó sobre el miedo En español, May 4

    Tras años de tratamiento, la escritora Suleika Jaouad descubrió que tenía miedo a vivir.

  94. They Were Identical ‘Twinnies’ Who Charmed Orwell, Camus and More Culture, May 4

    In “The Dazzling Paget Sisters,” Ariane Bankes unearths the writings of her high-society mother and aunt, getting glimpses at the 20th-century figures with whom they cavorted.

  95. José Cuervo: The Man, the Legend, the Equine Tequila Shots Book Review, May 4

    In a new history, Ted Genoways explores the dramatic life of an enigmatic figure who revolutionized his country’s spirits industry.

  96. You’ve Attended the Tale of Sweeney Todd. Now Hear Mrs. Lovett’s Story. Book Review, May 4

    A new novel, “The Butcher’s Daughter,” imagines the haunting past of Mrs. Lovett, the infamous baker who assisted the serial killer Sweeney Todd.

  97. 2 Books to Read Instead of Meditating Book Review, May 3

    A gentle and clever comic novel; a poetic and tender essay on addiction.

  98. Memory Palace N Y T Now, May 3

    Memorizing a poem is like taking a work of art that you love and letting it live and bloom inside of you.

  99. Ocean Vuong Was Ready to Kill. Then a Moment of Grace Changed His Life. Magazine, May 3

    The poet and novelist on the real reason he became a writer.

  100. Did a TV Show Hurt Your Feelings? ‘Fix-Its’ Offer Justice Culture, May 3

    Beloved characters are killed. Romances, too. But a subset of fan-fiction writers are taking matters into their own hands, “fixing” perceived wrongs.

  101. Survivors of War and Disaster, Seeking Refuge in Math Book Review, May 3

    In “The Deserters,” Mathias Énard weaves the story of a lone soldier with that of a brilliant scholar.

  102. An Ojibwe Writer Refuses to Let Her Mother’s Trauma Be in Vain Books, May 3

    In “Medicine River,” Mary Annette Pember recounts what happened to her mother, and many like her, who were abused in Indian boarding schools.

  103. An Archive of Black Resistance, in Dispatches From Bookstores Book Review, May 2

    Katie Mitchell’s photo book “Prose to the People” visits stores around the United States, from the 19th century to today.

  104. What Does This Restaurateur, Raconteur and Provocateur Actually Regret? Styles, May 2

    Known for reinventing New York dining (and his blunt commentary on social media), Keith McNally doesn’t waste time lamenting, though the title of his memoir suggests otherwise.

  105. ‘God Is in the Details’: Embracing Boredom in Art and Life Express, May 2

    The Netflix show “Adolescence” asks audiences to be OK with slower moments and small talk. Is that possible in 2025?

  106. A Boy Moves Mountains of Grief as He Climbs All 46 Adirondack High Peaks Book Review, May 2

    Through an arduous summer of hiking, 13-year-old Finn Connelly finds common ground with his late firefighter father in Kate Messner’s new verse novel.

  107. The Poetry Challenge Day 5: We’ve learned a poem this week. Now it’s yours. Interactive, May 2

    We’ve reached the last stanza of our adventure in verse. Now it’s time to show off what you’ve learned. As a bonus: our critic on why memorizing a poem is as much about what you forget.

  108. 7 New Books We Recommend This Week Book Review, May 1

    Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

  109. Kwame Alexander on Bringing the Free Spirit of Jazz to Young Viewers Culture, May 1

    The latest in the author’s Acoustic Rooster franchise, a PBS Kids special and series aim to teach children the beauty of collaboration and improvisation.

  110. What the Cult Singer Daniel Johnston Left Behind Weekend, May 1

    In his music, the songwriter cut to the emotional quick. A new book of his drawings, many never seen before, reveals he did the same in thousands of pieces.

  111. Geena Davis Can’t Count How Many Times She’s Reread Zola Book Review, May 1

    Among her other favorites: “Backlash” and a Charles Laughton biography. The Oscar-winning actress just wrote — and illustrated — her first children’s book.

  112. The Dirty Little Secret Hiding in Your Garbage Can Book Review, May 1

    In “Waste Wars,” Alexander Clapp shows us in depressing detail just what our Big Junk industry is doing to the rest of the world.

  113. The Poetry Challenge Day 4: This poem is about staying up all night. Use it to greet the day. Interactive, May 1

    One day remains to memorize this week’s poem. (You probably already know more than you realize!) Let’s stay merry.

  114. A.I. Can Trick You, Warns Book That Hid A.I.’s Help Writing It World, April 30

    People were deceived. Accusations of dishonesty and even illegality flew. But the man behind the book defends it, calling it not a prank but a “philosophical experiment.”

  115. Andrew Gross, Best-Selling Writer of Thrillers, Is Dead at 72 Books, April 30

    A successful New York apparel executive, he switched gears in midlife and became a novelist, writing numerous best sellers, including five with James Patterson.

  116. Just Because You Can Prove It Doesn’t Make It True Book Review, April 30

    In a new book, the mathematical epidemiologist Adam Kucharski explains how certainty, even in math, can be an illusion.

  117. How Pop Culture Betrayed Millennial Women Books, April 30

    In “Girl on Girl,” Sophie Gilbert makes a searing case that trends from the 1990s and 2000s, online and off, damaged young women in deep, dark ways.

  118. In a Nazi-Era Filmmaker’s Compromises, a Novelist Finds Reasons to Fear Books, April 30

    Daniel Kehlmann wrote “The Director” only to realize how loudly the moral quandaries faced by G.W. Pabst would resonate today.

  119. 24 Books Coming in May Book Review, April 30

    Novels by Stephen King and Ocean Vuong, Ron Chernow’s latest blockbuster biography, a new graphic novel by Alison Bechdel and more.

  120. Swoony Romance Novels That Will Upend Your World Book Review, April 30

    Our columnist on the month’s best new releases.

  121. New Historical Fiction That Whisks You to Paris, Vienna and Elsewhere Book Review, April 30

    Our critic on the month’s best releases.

  122. The Poetry Challenge Day 3: This is a New York poem. Once you learn it, you can take it anywhere. Interactive, April 30

    You can take a poem with you anywhere, but knowing its origins can help make it yours. Practice by playing our poetry emoji game.

  123. The Unsentimental, Acerbic and Deeply Compassionate Fiction of Jane Gardam Book Review, April 29

    The British author, best known for her “Old Filth” trilogy, never paid much attention to literary fashion, and her 22 novels range widely in genre, tone and style.

  124. Un texto inédito del papa Francisco habla del amor y el matrimonio En español, April 29

    Aunque el pontífice fue considerado reformador y modernizador, también protegió la doctrina de la Iglesia católica, bajo su propio estilo.

  125. Jane Gardam, Witty Novelist of a Waning British Empire, Dies at 96 Obits, April 29

    “The Queen of the Tambourine,” “Old Filth” and other fiction vividly captured both working-class and aristocratic Britain in the last years of the colonial era.

  126. A Graphic Novelist Digs Up His Childhood, One Ginseng Root at a Time Book Review, April 29

    Craig Thompson’s new book revisits his upbringing on a farm in rural Wisconsin, and the farmers — both American-born and not — who made up his community.

  127. Healing the Scars Left by America’s Indian Boarding Schools Book Review, April 29

    In “Medicine River,” Mary Annette Pember examines a national shame — and the trauma it wrought in her own family.

  128. Rick Atkinson Makes the American Revolution Come Brilliantly Alive Books, April 29

    The second installment of the Pulitzer Prize winner’s trilogy about the war animates an entire world — from battlefields and commanders to sounds and smells.

  129. Immigration Has Always Been Complex. Just Ask the People Who Built U.S. Railroads. Book Review, April 29

    In “Strangers in the Land,” Michael Luo tells the story of the Chinese workers lured to the United States and expelled when 19th-century politicians turned against them.

  130. The Poetry Challenge Day 2: How rhythm and rhyme make a poem memorable. Interactive, April 29

    Today, we help you pay attention to the sound and feel of this week’s poem. Play our game to see how much you’ve already learned.

  131. Peter Lovesey, a Master of British Whodunits, Is Dead at 88 Obits, April 28

    He wrote a series of witty police procedurals set in Victorian England and then turned to the present, introducing a cantankerous and technology-averse detective.

  132. Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend Takes Charge in Awkward Interview Styles, April 28

    The legendary football coach has never shared much with the news media, but on Sunday it was Jordon Hudson who shut down a line of questioning.

  133. Fill in the Blank: Which U.S. Cities Are in These Book Titles? Interactive, April 28

    Try this short literary geography quiz.

  134. Previously Unpublished: A Look at One of the Last Things Pope Francis Wrote National, April 28

    In a foreword to a book, he articulated the church’s position on marriage.

  135. Isabel Allende comprende cómo el miedo cambia una sociedad En español, April 28

    Isabel Allende abandonó Chile en una época de gran agitación y desde entonces añora la nación de su juventud.

  136. The Brash, Working-Class Londoner Who Redefined New York’s Restaurants Book Review, April 28

    Keith McNally tracks his staggering successes — and failures — in his new memoir, “I Regret Almost Everything.”

  137. My Life With Uncle Vanya, the Self-Pitying Sad Sack We Can’t Quit Arts & Leisure, April 28

    What is it about Chekhov’s melancholy inaction hero that makes him, and the play he stars in, so meaningful at all ages?

  138. The Poetry Challenge Day 1: Learn a poem with us this week. Keep it for a lifetime. Interactive, April 28

    Starting today, we’ll have a week of games, videos and essays to help you along the way. First up: readings by Ina Garten, Ethan Hawke and Ada Limón.

  139. Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, 83, Dies; African Scholar Challenged the West Obits, April 27

    He deconstructed what he called “the colonial library”: the accounts of Africa by Europeans whose aim, he said, was to further colonialism.

  140. The Church of the Open Road Styles, April 27

    The writer Colum McCann biked across America, searching for a God.

  141. The Son of a Superagent Finds His Way in a Tarnished Hollywood Book Review, April 27

    In the unsentimental memoir “The Golden Hour,” Matthew Specktor ponders, among others, the father who succeeded in a punishing business now in its waning glory.

  142. In TikToks and a Memoir, a Nun Makes the Unexpected Case for Convent Life Books, April 27

    Though she long felt a calling, Sister Monica Clare tried Hollywood first. Her book, and a visit, confirm the warmth — and fragility — of her new community.

  143. 2 Books for Cluttered Minds Book Review, April 26

    A spare elegy; a weird journey.

  144. Thoughts on Better Thinking Letters, April 26

    Readers on reading: Responses to David Brooks’s column about the state of literacy in America.

  145. Isabel Allende Understands How Fear Changes a Society Magazine, April 26

    The beloved author left Chile at a time of great turmoil and has longed for the nation of her youth ever since.

  146. The Terror of Surviving Cancer Well, April 26

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  147. 3 New Horror Novels About the Haunting Power of Family Book Review, April 26

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    Fue una gigante del género que publicó un centenar de relatos cortos y 17 novelas, una de las cuales fue adaptada en la aclamada película “La dama desaparece”.

  149. At 13, Charlotte Brontë Already Knew How Good a Writer She Would Be Culture, April 25

    An anthology of her teenage poetry, published for the first time, shows ambition, even if the verse isn’t perfect.

  150. ‘Vaguely Threatening’: Federal Prosecutor Queries Leading Medical Journal Science, April 25

    The New England Journal of Medicine received a letter suggesting that it was biased and compromised by external pressure. Other journals have also received the letter.