September is here, and every dedicated book-lover knows what that means: it’s time for peak reading season. With major ...

Some books are made even better when you listen to them as audiobooks, as the likes of The Stand, Trainspotting, and American ...

As the Nobel Committee gets ready to admit a new writer into the pantheon, our critic asks: Is greatness overrated? Critic’s Notebook As the Nobel Committee gets ready to admit a new writer into the ...

A tourist stands in my bookshop and watches her two tween grandchildren browsing the shelves. “I don’t care what they read,” she said, “as long as they’re reading.” A student in my AP Literature class ...

The author Michael Cunningham, 73, shares his favorite less-famous books by famous writers. By Michael Cunningham Karl Leitz for Anthony Cotsifas Studio Who knew that there’s a major George Eliot ...

Canadian writer Louise Penny poses during a portrait session. She is the author of a hugely successful series of mysteries perfect for winter reading. When the weather outside turns frightful, there’s ...

The children’s author Mac Barnett does not pull punches when it comes to his chosen profession: “If you don’t think ...