Books, Arts, and Culture

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Zeyn Joukhadar, Paul Celan, and Marjolijn van Heemstra—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more...

At Guernica, in an interview with Madhuri Sastry, author Claire Messud discusses her recent essay collection, finding hope in art, and the value of ordinary lives....

The editors of The New York Times Book Review have named their top ten books of 2020. The Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet Deacon King Kong...

Restoration Heart begins in 2009 with William Cash, the British journalist and publisher, hiding from the tabloids. He listens as a photographer and reporter banter outside...

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In the first few pages of Sarah Kasbeer’s essay collection, she shares a memory: when she was sixteen, her then-boyfriend punched her in the jaw. The...

The Science Teacher’s Daughter The science teacher does not feel feelings. He feels forces. “Now, what kinds of forces do you think I’m referring to?” he...

Are you familiar with the Criterion Collection? These are films for film lovers, with a special emphasis on producing vital contemporary and classic movies with high...

If you are here on Book Riot, chances are good you love books. Chances are also good you love bookstores. And you probably already know all...