Ella Baxter’s new novel reminds us that mediocrity is far more common than genius.

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By Brian Raftery A taboo-busting Brooklyn memoir, a tender Japanese novel about the beauty of connection, a book by a death doula: Editors and writers from around the newsroom describe their ...

But it also had me laughing out loud. This book hits you so deep in your chest that you’ll look up and realize you’ve missed several train stops while engrossed in the world of Cyrus Shams.

The winner of this year’s National Book Award in fiction has published several collections of poems. Our critic takes a look. In “Ira Gershwin: A Life in Words,” Michael Owen offers a ...

“The McCartney Legacy, Volume 2” by Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair is a treasure trove of detail about McCartney’s music-making after ... New editions of books by John Dickson Carr ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

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Sport fans: we have your Christmas sorted. Roger Alton has picked out the best sport books of 2024 ranging from the scientific way to score a penalty to the heartfelt memoir of Sir Chris Hoy.

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