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Like many Nigerians, the novelist Stephen Buoro has been deeply influenced by the exquisite bedlam of Lagos, a megacity of extremes. Here, he defines the books that make sense of the chaos.

Her children’s books on matters of sex and sexuality — notably “It’s Perfectly Normal” — became fodder for the culture wars.

“Where you choose to direct your senses, step by step, matters,” says the eminent nature writer. His 30th book, “With Every Great Breath: New and Selected Essays, 1995-2023,” is out in February.

His loose style of watercolor painting brought him work for nearly 70 years. He also created about 100 fake van Goghs for the biographical film “Lust for Life.”

Utah is a place of paradoxes, full of terrible beauty and complicated history. The writer Terry Tempest Williams recommends books to help you explore the state’s many facets.

The Book Review editors MJ Franklin, Joumana Khatib and Elisabeth Egan discuss McBride’s historical novel about fate and community.

New York Times commenters share their favorite books of the year.

Three new collections by Jeanette Winterson, Paul Yoon and Louise Kennedy.

Like many who call Madrid home, Elena Medel was born elsewhere, but forged her identity in the Spanish capital. Here, she recommends books about this city that “refuses to be reduced to an ideal.”

The twin sisters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush published their third picture book this week. They sat down to discuss fighting, writing and chosen family.