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The Book Review’s daily critics — Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs and Jennifer Szalai — reflect on the books that stuck with them in 2023.

Who else has starred in a trilogy of iconic stoner comedies and worked in the White House?

The spiritual leader of Tibet has published amply but seldom written in depth about politics. Now, as he approaches 90, he shares a detailed and personal account of his decades dealing with China.

Ahead of the live finale, the 10 finalists of Dream Academy talk exclusively to Teen Vogue about their journey so far.

Dorothy L. Sayers dealt with emotional and financial instability by writing “Whose Body?,” the first of many to star the detective Lord Peter Wimsey.

Dorothy L. Sayers dealt with emotional and financial instability by writing “Whose Body?,” the first of many to star the detective Lord Peter Wimsey.

An interracial soirée that included intellectual and artistic luminaries set in motion one of the most influential cultural movements of the 20th century.

Yes, there is a Stephen King influence. But the video game’s metanarrative was inspired by unorthodox novels, films and plays such as “House of Leaves” and “Fight Club.”

Fall is on the horizon. Here are the books that have been keeping us company lately.

A new youth council will speak to environmental issues impacting young people.