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.

Romance Roundup

Romance Roundup: December 2025

A look at what’s steaming up the shelves this month.

Book Review

Evensong: A Novel

By Stewart O’Nan

Evensong: A Novel

A quiet, gentle sojourn among careworn friends.

Essay

A Friendship Like No Other

Recalling Tom Stoppard’s longtime bond with composer André Previn.

Book Review

Bob Dylan: Things Have Changed

A jagged exploration of the icon’s spiritual underpinnings.

Beyond The Book

Our 7 Most Favorable Reviews in November 2025

We came, we read, we gushed.

Book News

Introducing 1455 books

By Sean Murphy

Introducing 1455 books

The new imprint celebrates — and seeks to publish — empowering stories.

Book Review

Our Precious Wars: A Novel

By Perrine Tripier; translated by Alison Anderson

Our Precious Wars: A Novel

An elderly woman reflects on her purposely constricted life.

Beyond The Book

Yep, It’s Giving Tuesday

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