In Praise of Problematic Women: A Reading List of “Bad” Mothers

In Praise of Problematic Women: A Reading List of “Bad” Mothers

Ej Dickson Recommends Philip Roth, Rachel Hochhauser, Nick Hornby and More

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Nine Memorable Depictions of AI in Fiction

Nine Memorable Depictions of AI in Fiction

Justin C. Key Recommends Martha Wells, Michael Crichton, S.B. Divya, and More

By Justin C Key | February 23, 2026

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

Featuring Toni Morrison, Mohammed Hanif, Mark Haddon, and More

By Book Marks | February 20, 2026

The Annotated Nightstand: What Anne Fadiman is Reading Now, and Next

The Annotated Nightstand: What Anne Fadiman is Reading Now, and Next

Featuring Tony Tulathimutte, George Eliot, C Pam Zhang, and More

By Diana Arterian | February 19, 2026

Eight Books About the Ups and Downs of Friendship

Eight Books About the Ups and Downs of Friendship

Lillian Li Recommends Ann Patchett, Elizabeth Ames, Kim Fu, and More

By Lillian Li | February 17, 2026

Gisèle Pelicot, Namwali Serpell, Jon Meacham, and more: 21 new books out today!

Gisèle Pelicot, Namwali Serpell, Jon Meacham, and more: 21 new books out today!

By Julia Hass | February 17, 2026

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Seven Fake Dating Romance Novels to Read for Valentine’s Day

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5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

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The Annotated Nightstand: What Martin Aitken is Reading Now, and Next

The Annotated Nightstand: What Martin Aitken is Reading Now, and Next

Featuring Claire-Louise Bennet, David Szalay, Helle Helle, and More

By Diana Arterian | February 12, 2026

Love and Struggle Throughout the Ages: A Reading List of Queer Historical Fiction

Love and Struggle Throughout the Ages: A Reading List of Queer Historical Fiction

Eleanor Shearer Recommends Sarah Waters, Nalo Hopkinson, Robert Jones Jr. and More

By Eleanor Shearer | February 11, 2026

Allegra Goodman, Ej Dickson, Chris Jennings, and more: 22 new books out today!

Allegra Goodman, Ej Dickson, Chris Jennings, and more: 22 new books out today!

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What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

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Beyond the Headlines: Five Essential Books For Understanding Afghanistan

Beyond the Headlines: Five Essential Books For Understanding Afghanistan

Patmeena Sabit Recommends Khaled Hosseini, Parwana Fayyaz, Jamaluddin Aram and More

By Patmeena Sabit | February 5, 2026

5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

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The Annotated Nightstand: What Bianca Stone is Reading Now, and Next

The Annotated Nightstand: What Bianca Stone is Reading Now, and Next

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By Diana Arterian | February 4, 2026

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