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With “The Lost Boys” on Broadway and Cynthia Erivo in “Dracula” in London, our horror expert looks at how bloodsuckers sank their teeth into pop culture.

Our romance columnist says, “With romcoms, you need to go big or go home.” These novels do just that.

Reading recommendations from critics and editors at The New York Times.

With matter-of-fact precision, “A Hymn to Life” powerfully chronicles the shock of discovering her husband’s sex crimes, and the rallying cry that followed.

These unforgettable novels set in isolated locations will make you think twice about where to vacation this year.

Previously unpublished Toni Morrison; fiction by Tayari Jones, Lauren Groff and Mario Vargas Llosa; Gavin Newsom’s memoir; and more.

“Watch Me Walk,” “Ulysses” and other offerings from Under the Radar and the Exponential Festival engage with personal histories and the works of literary lions.

“The Outsiders” is the first new musical to open since 2022 to become profitable.

Fantasy epics, pastoral classics and family dramas provide something to sink your teeth into on cold evenings.

Steamy love stories starring athletes and top-notch yearners will tide you over until your next trip to the cottage.