NYT Books

In “The Secret History of the Rape Kit,” Pagan Kennedy explores the tangled story of a simple but life-changing innovation, and the woman who fought for it.

In “What Happened to the McCrays?” middle-aged high school sweethearts share an unbearable history.

The novel “A Calamity of Noble Houses” tries to piece together a fateful night that has reverberations for two families across four generations.

Grady Hendrix’s new novel, “Witchcraft for Wayward Girls,” is a timely look at the mistreatment of women, with a dose of horror, monsters and magic.

A beloved illustrator died in the middle of a project. His son, who had been drifting away from art for years, was given the chance to finish the work.

The latest from a Nobel laureate, a “Hunger Games” prequel and more.

Our columnist on the month’s best new releases.

Our columnist on the month’s best new releases.

After winning just about every major science fiction and fantasy award, Nnedi Okorafor explores a traumatic event in her own history in her most autobiographical novel yet.

A powerful new book by the law professor Michelle Adams recounts the failed effort to integrate Detroit’s schools and the case’s relevance today.