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In the searing “Dirty Kitchen,” Jill Damatac tells the story of a fight for survival and culture in America.

His style as a poet and artist was informed by his upbringing in Shanghai and his years in Paris. He then joined the Pop-fueled studios of New York.

The author of influential books and essays, he was known for a contemporary theory of religion and Catholicism that advocated dialogue, not decrees.

She was a writer and a top editor at publications as diverse as The Nation, Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. She also helped found Grand Street and reboot Vanity Fair.

A poet’s letters; a collection of reminiscences.

In “The Art Spy,” Michelle Young shines new light on the heroic French curator Rose Valland.

In a new book, Benoît Gallot explains what it takes to run Père-Lachaise, where he lives with his wife, children and, he insists, no ghosts.

The Pulitzer-winning presidential biographer discusses his new book about the life of a literary founding father.

The National Book Award-winning author shows young readers a humane political philosophy that many adults still fail to appreciate.

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.