British novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) sat in his study in Gads Hill near Rochester, Kent circa 1860. He wrote one of the best first lines in literature. Great opening lines to books set the ...

Another year, another stack of great books to read. Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year. The Loneliness ...

The book adaptation has been growing steadily in Hollywood for the last few years and more and more of them are trending toward being great. 2025 was a great year for book adaptations. From the final ...

Crafting The New York Times Book Review’s annual list involves arguments, politicking and, every once in a while, a rare consensus. Credit...Holly Szczypka Supported by By Megan McCrea Times Insider ...

From left to right: "Heated Rivalry," "IT: Welcome to Derry" and "Forever" (Credit: Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max, Netflix, Brooke Palmer/HBO) The book adaptation has been growing steadily in Hollywood for ...

Book clubs seem to be more popular than ever, which is good news for bookworms and casual readers alike. But what are the best books for book clubs in 2026? When it comes to picking your book club ...