NYT Books

Our columnist on three books worth your time.

The legendary actor on his disturbing childhood, his Hollywood missteps and the pain he caused to his loved ones, his body and himself.

These epic, star-spanning adventure stories blend interstellar action with political allegory and romantic drama. Here’s where to start.

Her new album, “Good Grief,” mourns friends including her Broadway co-star Gavin Creel. She’s also adapting the Meg Wolitzer novel “The Interestings” into a musical.

Is it shameful, or sensible, to put down a book you don’t enjoy? Three little letters, and social media, have turbocharged a longstanding debate.

Millions look to Nicole LePera for advice on how to achieve contentment and maintain healthy relationships. But her own story is complicated.

Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.

The best-selling author Rachel Lynn Solomon recommends forbidden love stories full of fiery desire, shifting power dynamics and so-wrong-it’s-right drama.

Her best-known work, “Women Without Men,” was longlisted for the International Booker Prize this year.

An introduction to a living genius of children’s literature for the adults who will inevitably read her on repeat.