- Book Review: ‘I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult,’ by Drew Nieporent
by Corby Kummer on October 1, 2025 at 7:36 pmIn “I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult,” the star restaurateur Drew Nieporent evokes a glittering age in Manhattan hospitality.
- ‘Rampant’ Book Bans Are Now Taken for Granted, Free Speech Group Warns
by Elizabeth A. Harris on October 1, 2025 at 12:30 pmA new report from PEN America tracks restrictions on school books across 45 states.
- Book Review: ‘Water Mirror Echo,’ by Jeff Changby Jennifer Szalai on October 1, 2025 at 9:02 am
An exuberant new biography by Jeff Chang charts the action star’s life and legacy as a breakout Asian American celebrity who paved the way for others.
- Thomas Pynchon’s Books: A Guide
by A.O. Scott on October 1, 2025 at 9:01 amThe celebrated author of “Gravity’s Rainbow” may have a cult following on campus and a reputation for formidable literary high jinks. But his novels are also just plain fun.
- Love ‘The Exorcist’? These Horror Books Reinvent Demonic Possession.
by Rachel Harrison on October 1, 2025 at 9:00 amThe horror author Rachel Harrison recommends books that offer emotional insight and social commentary beyond the scares.
- Great Books for Toddlers
by The New York Times Books Staff on October 1, 2025 at 9:00 amHere are some of our staff’s favorites, for ages 2 to 4.