They Read Hundreds of Books a Year. How Do They Pick the Top 10? Date Sunday, December 14, 2025 - 3:02 AM Description Crafting The New York Times Book Review’s annual list involves arguments, politicking and, every once in a while, a rare consensus.
The Best Children’s Books of 2025 Date Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 8:27 PM Description Here are the year’s most notable picture and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor.
Our Critics Look Back on Their Year in Reading Date Friday, December 12, 2025 - 11:10 AM Description It’s been a good one. Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs and Jennifer Szalai discuss the books that have stayed with them.
How Matt Dinniman’s ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Became a Blockbuster Image Date Friday, December 12, 2025 - 8:49 AM Description Matt Dinniman introduced his series about an alien reality TV show free on the web. But readers ate up the goofy humor, now to the tune of 6 million books sold.
The Best Poetry of 2025 Date Friday, December 12, 2025 - 3:00 AM Description Here are the year’s most notable collections of verse as chosen by our poetry columnist.
The Best Graphic Novels of 2025 Date Friday, December 12, 2025 - 3:00 AM Description A candy-colored story collection, sisters who lust after Hitler and harrowing reportage from a riot in India.
Our Book Critics on Their Year in Reading Date Friday, December 12, 2025 - 3:00 AM Description Alexandra Jacobs, Jennifer Szalai and Dwight Garner look back at the books that, as Jacobs writes, “bonked me on the head this year.”
Gift-Worthy Holiday Art Books Image Date Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 9:43 AM Description This season’s bounty includes volumes on far-out artists, unusual cats and enviable gardens.
Former King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Seeking Relevance, Publishes Book Image Date Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 6:21 AM Description King Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicated and left for exile years ago. Now, his attempted comeback is giving his family a royal headache.
Our Favorite Hidden Gem Books of 2025 Date Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 3:00 AM Description The staff of the Book Review recommends unforgettable books that made our personal best-of-the-year lists.