These books stand with the ‘Odyssey' as some of the best historical fiction ever written.

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Every so often, Hollywood gets the bug for the Trojan War. (When they’re ...

From the highly anticipated conclusion to Colson Whitehead's Harlem Trilogy to a new memoir from the author of 'Silver Linings Playbook,' here are 10 must-read books hitting shelves this July.

With his new novel "Cool Machine" out now, revisit how Colson Whitehead evolved from an avant-garde stylist into a ...

At the start of the season, we made a literary bucket list. Here’s how we checked it off. By The New York Times Books Staff A few months ago, we invited you to join us in a low-stakes summer reading ...

From Nantucket’s cottages to Malibu’s beaches, from urban parks to Midwestern hammocks: it’s time to pick a spot and hunker ...

Books that can help improve your English can make sure that the language’s use is sophisticated and understandable on all conditions, be it for reading, writing or speaking. Explore the 5 best books ...

New year, new literary adventures. Authors Isaac Fitzgerald and Adriana Trigiani stopped by TODAY on the last day of 2025 to talk through the books they're looking forward to in the coming year. Their ...

Put down the tome – there are easier ways to tackle your 2026 reading goal. Reading shouldn’t be stressful, but sometimes that "read more" resolution can feel like a challenge. To help jump-start your ...

Every July, millions of Americans celebrate Disability Pride Month, which honors the passage of the Americans with ...