The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the curation of a book collection.

Every January 1 in the Books department, we like to make an extra toast for a concurrent holiday: Public Domain Day.

Literature is full of reminders that long odds can sometimes be surmounted.

Carrie Johnson, the wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, was hospitalised for a week after contracting flu and ...

There are so many great books to look forward to in 2025. But first, you'll want to catch up on these perspective-shifting ...

Molly recommends Annie Ernaux’s photographic record of a love affair and a sociologist’s study of the moments when conflict ...

First Book is a non-profit that provides new books and educational resources to schools and programs serving children in need, from birth to age 18. The benefits of registering with First Book include ...

The other two new editions were titled “The Power of Poetry” edited by Sarah Waterhouse and “Trapped” edited by Roseanna ...