Our columnist on the month’s best new books. By Sarah Lyall Reading recommendations from critics and editors at The New York Times. In a career studded with literary awards, he was the author of ...

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March 4, 2026 • When Olivia Laing began the work of restoring a centuries-old garden in England, she had time to think about the history and legacy of gardens. Her book “The Garden Against Time”, is a ...

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Q Hayashida’s blend of fantasy, sci‑fi, and dark humor deserves far more recognition. It's almost spring, and there are plenty of enticing new genre titles on the way. A hero is only as good as his ...

EVER heard of a tree exploding in the cold? No? You’re not alone. Many people online have been speculating about trees suddenly “exploding,” especially recently, as the United States faced a massive ...

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Before the award-winning RPGs or live-action show, there was The Witcher book series. Andrzej Sapkowski's original story of Geralt of Rivia was heavily inspired by Slavic mythology as well as classic ...

All Miaow wants is to enjoy his peaceful, solitary life as a temple guardian catching mice. But when the Jade Emperor invites all creatures on Earth to compete in a Great Race, the reserved cat finds ...