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As costs are rising and wallets are hurting, these books explore the promises and pitfalls of the U.S. economy.

“Furious Minds,” by Laura K. Field, traces the ascendancy of hard-right thinkers whose contempt for liberal democracy is shaping American politics.

In researching her new Broadway play, Bess Wohl interviewed my mother. After a performance, we all discussed the play and its themes.

Welcome to our Regency Thunderdome, where we will endeavor to answer this question once and for all.

Her books, many of which were best sellers, often described empty marriages, love affairs (with tasteful sex) and heroic clergymen.

After a quarter century, the Yaddo president Elaina Richardson will step down, having made her mark on the storied arts residency.

A Book Review art director selects the book jackets that surprised him, delighted him and stayed with him this year.

Crafting The New York Times Book Review’s annual list involves arguments, politicking and, every once in a while, a rare consensus.

Here are the year’s most notable picture and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor.

It’s been a good one. Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs and Jennifer Szalai discuss the books that have stayed with them.