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By Fintan O’Toole Nan Shepherd’s meditative book on the great outdoors is an inspiring guide to stepping away from comforts and routine. By Sadie Stein 7 New Books We Recommend This Week ...

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By The New York Times Books Staff A posthumous Joan Didion book, Emily Henry’s latest romance novel, Tina Knowles’s memoir and more. Watch for a new “Hunger Games” prequel; a quirky ...

Spring is in full bloom, and Lucy Dacus’ new lovesick album is the perfect soundtrack for the season. “Forever Is a Feeling” ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

Levi and I met on the first day of my sophomore year of high school in the mid-’90s. I was wearing baggy denim overalls and combat boots, and my blond hair was long and parted down the middle. I’d ...

Val Kilmer, an actor who starred in Hollywood blockbusters “Top Gun,” “Batman” and “Tombstone,” has died in Los Angeles, ...

The simple storefront of STEP Thrift Store might not look fancy, but inside is a wonderland of bargains that support a great ...

From books for history-lovers to romance novels, witty romantic comedies and acclaimed prize-winners, there’s something for every type of reader. Daisy Lester is a senior shopping writer at The ...