Paul Engle noted that “poetry is ordinary language raised to the nth power.” As if by magic, poetry books capture feelings that are often elusive and put into words our deepest pain and ...

By Wilson Wong John Adams reviews “Every Valley,” Charles King’s new book about the artistic, social and political forces surrounding one of the greatest pieces of music ever created.

National Geographic mines 130 years of photography to showcase what it means to be female. 15 life-changing experiences in North America’s national parks 15 life-changing experiences in North ...

As the nights get longer and colder, there is no better time to curl up in your favorite chair with a cup of mulled cider and a spooky book. While I’m not an “all-out horror” kind of gal ...

It’s time to check in: How’s the year in books coming along for you, dear reader? As we approach the conclusion of 2024, we’re enjoying an embarrassment of literary riches—and now we’re ...

“America First” personifies the debate through its two principal antagonists: President Franklin Roosevelt and aviator Charles Lindbergh.

Lila Pereira, a successful media executive, rises to the top of her career but has to reckon with her youngest daughter, Grace, resenting her for not being a PTA mom. Grace also dredges up the ...

Your TBR list is getting longer... The simple joy of reading a book can inspire so much. While we’re turning their pages, we use our imaginations to live inside entire worlds with its characters.

Create a thriving community of readers—and keep meeting attendance high—with these fun and easy tips for starting a book club You’ve just turned the final page of your book. You’ve got all ...

Our columnists on new books by John Banville, Kate Christensen under a pseudonym and more. By Sarah Weinman Our critic A.O. Scott walks you through a poem that speaks to his mood right now.

In a new memoir, Al Pacino promises to reveal the person behind the actor. But is he holding something back? In his new novel, the present isn’t much better than the past—and it’s a lot less ...