Podcast
Authors on Audio: Matthew Pearl

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old

Book Review

Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old

By Mary Beard

An erudite exploration of antiquity’s allure.

Immersions: A Novel

Book Review

Immersions: A Novel

By Kyle McCarthy

A dark bildungsroman set in the world of ballet.

Author Q&A

An Interview with Elizabeth Poliner

The novelist talks edges, the Holocaust, and never losing her voice.

Children’s Books

Children’s Book Roundup: June 2026

Big new titles perfect for the littles.

Book Review

Book Review

The Golden Road

By William Dalrymple

The Golden Road

A sweeping new assessment of the Subcontinent’s star player.

Feature

Our Week in Reviews: 6/20/26

A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.

Book Review

The Afterlife Project

By Tim Weed

The Afterlife Project

Is far-future time travel the key to repopulating the Earth with humans?

Book Review

Whistler: A Novel

By Ann Patchett

Whistler: A Novel

The impact of a dramatic childhood event is revisited decades later.

Poetry Review

On Poetry: June 2026

New collections to make life more lyrical.