NYT Books

Jennifer L. Holm’s “Outside” and Rebecca Stead’s “The Experiment” both feature well-meaning grown-ups who do everything to protect their kids — and fail.

Pick up a mug of tea, grab a blanket and settle down to read. Jennifer Harlan, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, recommends three books that are perfect for cozy fall reading.

Three recently released children’s books focus on gems, fine jewelry and even collectible watches.

“It’s all about the texture,” says the author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” and the new “Letter From Japan.” Both fit the bill.

The “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” actor and the author of “Alphabetical Diaries” met for a wide-ranging conversation.

In a bold new history, Sven Beckert traces the origins of our modern economy, from global port cities to the halls of power.

My students’ easy access to chatbots forced me to make humanities instruction even more human.

In the thrilling “Family of Spies,” Christine Kuehn tells the story of learning the darkest of secrets.

The actor is now playing an adult version of the sinister child he portrayed in the film series.

Eleven recommendations for fans of Rick Riordan’s Olympians series, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.