Book Recs

Books on the Artistry of War

Roxana Robinson

The author of Sparta discusses books that helped her inhabit the world of soldiers.

On Dr. Seuss

Stephen King

It was my first encounter with a horror story, because poor Bartholomew was going to get his head chopped off if he couldn’t take off his hat for the king.

Five Stateside Novels You Likely Missed

Daniel Woodrell

The author of The Maid’s Version picks five wrongfully neglected works of American genius.

Modern Crime Books from the UK and Ireland

Ann Hood

The Return of Captain John EmmettElizabeth SpellerIn The WoodsTana FrenchField of BloodDenise MinaChristine FallsBenjamin BlackThe...

Five Books That Help Us Rethink History

Gavin McCrea

Debut author Gavin McCrea challenges the notion of ‘historical fiction’ in this fascinating list of recommended reading.

Some Favorite Works of Modern Arabic Literature

Amitav Ghosh

The author of Flood of Fire selects four novels and a memoir from modern Arabic literature.

Women Behaving Badly

The author of Dear Money has chosen some female protagonists who break all the rules.

Junior Edition #37

Celia McGee

On Henry Roth's Call It Sleep

Sam Lipsyte

Many books made me a reader. But one book that stands out from my younger years is Henry Roth’s Call It Sleep, which I believe...

Junior Edition #36

Celia McGee