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4 Early-Year Book Recommendations

Friday, February 09, 2024 - 11:10 AM

Book Review staff members tell us what they’ve enjoyed reading so far in 2024.

4 Great Fictional Detectives

Sunday, June 30, 2024 - 3:00 AM

The books in this month’s column have something in common: unforgettable main characters.

4 Gripping New Detective Novels

Sunday, February 09, 2025 - 3:00 AM

Our critic on the month’s most notable releases.

4 New Crime Novels Thrumming With Menace

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 3:03 AM

Our mystery columnist reviews books by Scott Phillips, Morgan Richter, Snowden Wright and Jamie Harrison.

4 New Historical Fiction Books Imbued With a Rich Sense of Place

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 9:32 AM

Our columnist on four stellar new releases.

4 New Horror Books Filled With Eldritch Terrors and Other Frights

Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 3:01 AM

Our columnist reviews September’s new horror releases.

4 New Horror Novels Full of Ghosts, Monsters and Other Terrors

Friday, July 26, 2024 - 4:33 AM

Our columnist reviews July’s horror releases.

4 New Magical Romance Books

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Our critic on the best new books this month.

4 Summer Books We’re Looking Forward To

Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 3:01 AM

Gilbert Cruz, the editor of The New York Times Book Review, previews four books we’re anticipating this summer.

5 Books About Sandra Day O’Connor

Friday, December 01, 2023 - 3:17 PM

Justice O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, was a swing vote on polarizing issues before a closely divided court. These books offer insight into her life, career and legacy.