Books
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At 17, She Fell in Love With a 47-Year-Old. Now She Questions the Story.
Jill Ciment’s 1996 memoir “Half a Life” described her teenage affair with the man she eventually married. Her new memoir,…
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The Artist Is Present (and Pretentious) in Rachel Cusk’s Latest
Her new novel, “Parade,” considers the perplexity and solipsism of the creative life.
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25 Years Ago, ‘Hannibal’ Marked the Rise of a New Kind of Blockbuster
Thomas Harris’s book came at a pivotal moment: One of the last smash hits of the ’90s, it was also…
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Shrink the Economy, Save the World?
A rising tide and a bigger pie: Economic growth has long been considered such an obvious boon that it’s pursued…
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The Best Thrillers of the Year So Far
These twisty suspense novels will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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A ‘Cursed Film’ Novel, Spiked With Venom and Fear
Lock the windows and bolt the doors before picking up Paul Tremblay’s “Horror Movie.”
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‘There Is No Ethan’ Is a Jaw-Dropping Tale of Digital Deception
Reading Anna Akbari’s memoir of online manipulation, you think you’ve seen it all — then you keep reading.
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An Essayist Who Revels in Glorious Chaos
In her third essay collection, the poet and critic Elisa Gabbert celebrates literature and life through a voracious engagement with…
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Read Your Way Through New Orleans
New Orleans is a thriving hub for festivals, music and Creole cuisine. Here, the novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin shares books…
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This Judge Is Blind. He Wishes Our Justice System Were, Too.
In a new memoir, David S. Tatel recounts a remarkable career as a civil rights lawyer and federal judge, and…