What Can Fiction Tell Us About the Apocalypse? Image Date Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 4:00 AM Description What can fiction tell us about the apocalypse? Ayana Mathis finds unexpected hope in novels of crisis by Ling Ma, Jenny Offill and Jesmyn Ward.
Why Filmmakers Love to Adapt Patricia Highsmith’s Ripley Image Date Monday, April 08, 2024 - 3:23 PM Description In the new series and in five previous movies, the character serves as a blank slate to examine the mores and concerns of the time.
Why Jonathan Haidt Is ‘Wildly Optimistic’ About Gen Z Image Date Friday, March 29, 2024 - 4:03 AM Description The social psychologist and author of “The Anxious Generation” talks about how to combat the toll of smartphones and social media.
Writing a Book About Grief Isn’t Always Cathartic Image Date Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 3:50 PM Description Sloane Crosley’s apartment was robbed. Then her friend died. The only sensible thing to do was write about how it felt — and still feels.
Welcome to the London Book Fair, Where Everyone Knows Their Place Image Date Friday, March 15, 2024 - 11:28 AM Description If you want to understand the power map of the publishing industry, just look at this event’s floor plan.
What Is Your Favorite Funny Novel? We Want to Know. Image Date Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 4:03 AM Description The staff book critics of The New York Times selected 22 of their favorite comic novels in English since “Catch-22.” What would top your list?
William Whitworth, Revered Writer and Editor, Is Dead at 87 Date Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 3:26 PM Description After writing memorable character sketches and fine-tuning others’ copy at The New Yorker, he spent two decades as editor in chief of The Atlantic Monthly.
When It Comes to Memoirs, Divorce Is All the Rage Date Thursday, March 07, 2024 - 1:57 PM Description Lyz Lenz’s memoir, “This American Ex-Wife,” is one of several best-selling autobiographies that lift the veil on imperfect marriages.
What’s in a Name? RuNyx Won’t Tell You. Image Date Thursday, February 08, 2024 - 4:01 AM Description The author of “Gothikana” isn’t going to reveal much. But she will share a useful tip for writing and life.
What Murder Mysteries Solve Date Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 11:47 AM Description The books offer the promise of an ending where all questions are answered and some sort of justice is done.