NYT Books

Our columnist on July’s most notable books.

Take a genteel painting, maybe featuring a swooning woman. Add iridescent neon type for a shock to the system. And thank (or blame) Ottessa Moshfegh for getting there early.

Many of the most popular shows welcome right-wing arguments and freewheeling conversation. Publishers of other political stripes are noticing, too.

Looking for a swoony, feel-good read? Our romance columnist will be updating this list all year.

Poetry and translation are both about picking the just-right word. But reading multiple translations makes an implicit case for celebrating abundance and variety.

In today’s overtouristed world, should a professional traveler broadcast his discoveries or hide them away?

Drawing on folklore traditions from around the world, these thrilling and entertaining books put fresh spins on classic tales.

In the novel “Peachaloo in Bloom,” the selfishness belongs to one man. In the picture book “The Wanting Monster,” it belongs to us all.

Our columnist on the twisty, suspense-laden books that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The author of “The House in the Cerulean Sea” recommends captivating books that cast L.G.B.T.Q. people as the heroes, the villains and everything in between.