The best nonfiction books of the year tackle undeniably difficult topics. Many are personal stories about surviving the unthinkable. Salman Rushdie describes the violent attack that nearly killed him.

We’ve spent the year reading nonstop—dog-earing pages, underlining passages, and tearing through the towering stacks on our nightstands—to find the books that truly blow us away. We all loved Oprah’s ...

We just need to elevate their voices and learn from their scientific insights and practical wisdom. This year’s favorite books give us a chance to do just that. They provide many lenses from which to ...

Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news. Frederick Melo at the Pioneer Press reports St. Paul Ward 1 Council Member Anika Bowie has raised objections to human ...

As the year draws to a close, with all its new books stretched out before us, Smithsonian magazine's editors and writers have clear favorites. Whether you're doing some holiday shopping or looking ...

When the weather outside turns frightful, there’s nothing as delightful as curling up with a great book. Wintry books set the perfect tone for a long day of reading covered up by a blanket with ...

We’re in a golden age of horror. Here are 10 books that stood out in a year filled with fantastic releases. Credit...Karan Singh Supported by By Gabino Iglesias Gabino Iglesias is a writer ...

The year’s outstanding works of fiction and nonfiction, selected by the Books editorial staff.

Taken together, these books offer a reminder: even outsiders are never truly alone. Here, the best fiction books of 2024. In The Coin, a stylish Palestinian schoolteacher navigates a cramped New ...

What’s more: In many cases, it doesn’t even require leaving home. Take our selection of 2024 travel books, which traverse the globe from the quiet bottom of the Grand Canyon to the chaotic ...

We may earn a commission when you buy products through the links on our site. It is not often that a book like “The Wolf-Girl, the Greeks, and the Gods” comes along. In pages thrillingly ...

Our columnist picks the year’s outstanding books. Credit...Karan Singh Supported by By Alida Becker Alida Becker was an editor at the Book Review for 30 years. She was the first winner of the ...