The best nonfiction books of the year tackle undeniably difficult topics. Many are personal stories about surviving the ...

Memoirs from Liza Minnelli and Arsenio Hall; essays from David Sedaris and Jesmyn Ward; plus histories, true crime, ...

Times — and The Times — have changed since the first Festival of Books was held in 1996. What hasn't is our commitment to this vibrant community of readers and writers, with the annual spring ritual ...

Reviews of notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

Books offer a richer, deeper way to understand our ever-changing world. Instead of relying on quick searches, consider diving into the wisdom of experts through well-crafted nonfiction. Whether you're ...

Some of our most talented writers are delivering novels, nonfiction and poetry in the coming months. If you want to lose ...

The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood, 85, has done it again. Kirkus Reviews writes, “Engaging, wise, and marvelously witty—illuminating both the craft of writing and the art of living.” At least ...

The world is messy and complicated, and that's exactly what makes it fascinating. While clickbait headlines promise simple answers, real understanding takes nuance. These ten non-fiction books refuse ...

The past year was a marvelous one for those who read serious nonfiction. As has been my tradition, I present (in random order) a baker’s dozen of the best nonfiction of 2024, with an emphasis on books ...