NYT Books

In his latest book, the Rolling Stone writer David Browne tracks three decades of folk, blues, rock and jazz below 14th Street.

In a dual biography, the journalist Lili Anolik casts the two writers as opposite sides of the same ambitious, 1960s-Hollywood coin.

In “Stranger Than Fiction,” Edwin Frank maps a path from Dostoyevsky to Sebald, finding mystical power and surprising ties among 20th-century writers.

In “The Magnificent Ruins,” an Indian expatriate reunites with her estranged family after her grandfather unexpectedly made her heir to his estate.

Johnny Carson dominated late-night television for decades, but closely guarded his privacy. Bill Zehme’s biography, “Carson the Magnificent,” tries to break through.

A new collection of personal letters tracks the neurologist’s raucous self-discovery and venerable career.

Immersive novels by Leigh Bardugo, Madeline Miller, Brian Jacques and more offer thrilling adventures in richly imagined realms.

Bookstores say customers love “Blind Date With a Book,” which masks a book’s real cover and lets readers discover what’s inside.

John Adams reviews “Every Valley,” Charles King’s new book about the artistic, social and political forces surrounding one of the greatest pieces of music ever created.

Sally Rooney’s new novel explores the relationship between two brothers grieving the death of their father, and follows their complicated love lives with Rooney’s usual panache.