The death of an Afghan American teenager exposes the limits of assimilation and acceptance in Patmeena Sabit’s panoramic novel, “Good People.” By Tommy Orange Five women reckon with the joys, ...

In his new book, the writer goes deep on a sport that dominates American cultural life — but possibly not for long. By Dwight Garner In the slyly charming “The End of Romance,” Lily Meyer puts a ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

February 1, 2026 • In The One About the Blackbird, a young boy learns to play guitar from his grandfather. And there's one song in particular that they love… January 7, 2026 • Baker & Taylor is one of ...

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On a crowded day in New York City, there’s nothing better than finding a quiet bookstore to get lost in. The winding aisles of novels, art tomes, and magazines—especially when placed in one of the ...

The Great American Read was an eight-part series with viewer participation to select America’s favorite novel, told through the prism of America’s 100 best-loved novels. It investigated writers’ ...