Explore Japanese history books covering samurai, religion, war, pop culture and modern society, from ancient Japan to today.

In the Middle Ages, prophecies of a coming global collapse proliferated across Europe. Conditions were ripe for a powerful strain of apocalypticism to take hold: Population growth, the rise of ...

It's Black History Month, and so reading something by a Black author is so important throughout February. Here are my top five recommendations to enjoy in this important month ...

Take your pick of genres this week. We’ve got nonfiction about homelessness and St. Paul’s early settlers, plus fiction from a bestselling Norwegian writer. “Not So Far From Home: Owning Homelessness ...

With the nation's big 2-5-0 coming up next year, NPR staff and critics recommended a lot of U.S.-focused titles for Books We Love, our annual year-end reading guide. Below you'll find 10 favorites — ...

Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. Credit...Jack Smyth Supported by By The New York Times Books Staff Each January, the ...

Rolex is back with another authorized history book—and this time, the spotlight is on the Oyster Perpetual Datejust. That history includes 80 years’ worth of stunning new and original photography—plus ...