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5 Essential Campus Novels That Inspired J.R. Thornton’s New Thriller
The novelist highlights titles that explore "class, ambition, and the urge to reinvent oneself."
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The Books Behind the 2026 Academy Award Nominees
Our reviews of the books that inspired this year’s Academy Award–nominated films, from Hamnet and Train Dreams to One Battle After Another and beyond.
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Karan Mahajan on the Stories of Women's Lives That Inspired His Latest Novel
The National Book Award finalist recommends some of the memoirs and novels he read in preparation for writing 'The Complex,' a domestic drama mixed with a story of immigration and Indian political upheaval.
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Writers Talking Writers: Michael Pollan on Henry David Thoreau and Elizabeth Kolbert on Rachel Carson
The acclaimed journalists discuss the enduring power of classic works on civil disobedience and the environment.
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Charleen Hurtubise on 5 Works of Literature from a Vibrant Irish Landscape
The novelist highlights novels and story collections that show off the humor, lyricism, and durability of Irish literature.
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13 Spooky and Thrilling Romances
True horromances, paranormal rom-coms, and supernatural love stories—including a collaboration between Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan—round out this list of tantalizing novels.
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10 Books that Celebrate Black History
Among the new books hitting the shelves for Black History Month are two novels about the legacy of Black American soldiers in WWII, works of history that trace the fight for freedom and justice, and biographies of groundbreaking artists and scholars.
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Writers Talking Writers: Daniyal Mueenuddin on Ivan Turgenev and Claire Messud on Albert Camus
The Pulitzer finalist and the Booker nominee discuss the social and philosophical impact of two classic authors.
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6 Stories of Women on the Edge That Inspired Rachel Taff’s New Thriller
The novelist highlights titles about women "traversing systems designed to consume them."
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9 Books That Should Be On Your Radar in 2026
The first quarter of the year is bursting with new books. Our editors think you should pick up these titles.
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