Reviews of notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

Here are the books Isaac Fitzgerald recommended during a segment on TODAY on May 8, 2026.

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From romance and memoirs to mystery and fantasy, here are the 101 best book club picks, according to a survey of more than ...

Here are five of Colleen Hoover's best books, including "Verity" and "Reminders of Him," and five that might not live up to ...

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Who doesn't love Nicholas Sparks books? "The Notebook," "Dear John," and "A Walk To Remember" are among his best.

From show-business memoirs to sweeping, decades-long love stories to one of the year's most offbeat and exciting thrillers, ...

Credit...The New York Times Supported by By The New York Times Books Staff We’re a third of the way through 2026 and we at ...