How Long Can Wikipedia Hold On?
Wikipedia expert Stephen Harrison discusses threats to the online encyclopedia (from AI to Elon Musk), the unseen labor behind it, and his novel “The Editors”
The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This February
From thrilling fiction to candid memoirs — plus a book by a jazz legend
Bookshop Takes Aim at Another Pillar of Amazon’s Book Empire
E-books are now available from the online shop whose main goal is to financially support independent bookstores
How the Penalty Kick Reshaped the Game of Soccer
Talking with “The Penalty Kick” author Robert McCrum
The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This January
Two very different books by beloved musicians — plus true crime, ancient eating and an investigative look at streaming music
My Year of Reading “Faerie Smut”
Why are young women entranced by “romantasy” novels stuffed with dragons, magic and passionate sex? It all made sense once I joined the club.
What New Yorkers' Reading Habits Told Us About the Year in Books
The New York Public Library released data on the most in-demand books for 2024
Reading Sigmund Freud in 2024 Can Benefit Your Mental Health
Mark Solms on bringing Freud’s writing to a contemporary audience
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A New Biography Unlocks the Secrets of R.E.M.
Author Peter Ames Carlin talks about the band's break with Jefferson Holt, decision not to participate in the book and the chances of a reunion
Smarten Up Your Space With Coffee Table Books This Holiday Season
12 gorgeous coffee table books to get for someone you love — including yourself
The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This December
A filmmaker’s novel, a trip into the wilderness and much more
The Historical Masterpiece Actually Worth Waiting a Decade For
Hint: it’s not “Gladiator II”
Remembering Arthur Frommer, Who Changed the Way We Travel
The travel guide pioneer died this week at the age of 95
HarperCollins Criticized for AI Offer to Writers
Turns out a lot of writers don't want their work used to train AI
The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This November
True crime, soccer history and a deep dive into a cult classic
Inside the Very Strange World of Absinthe Crimes
Evan Rail’s “The Absinthe Forger” explores the evolution of a spirit