Critic Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 promising titles, fiction and nonfiction, to consider for your April reading list.

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Reading historical fiction is a powerful way to experience the past through the eyes of someone living a very different life.

Just over half of women and 40% of men read a book in 2022, but just 29.5% of men read fiction, compared to 49.2% of women.

Historical romance novels that captivate with passion and rich storytelling. From Regency scandals to wartime love, these ...

This month, pile your nightstand with buzzy literary fiction, a memoir by Melinda French Gates, a posthumous release by Joan ...

When it comes to reading, everyone has a favorite book genre they turn to again and again. Find out which is the most read in ...

Sharpen your mind with these 10 must-read non-fiction books that challenge perceptions, enhance decision-making, and provide ...

One of the pope's greatest achievements will have been his engagement with the humanities and humanity — with a deep ...

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

America needs "third places" like our libraries more than we ever have, both functionally and philosophically.

MNS chief Raj Thackeray condemned efforts to create communal tensions over Aurangzeb's tomb and urged people to study history ...