Derided in some quarters for being the preserve of the volume housebuilder, pattern books have a rich history and could yet play a part in the government’s new housing drive Pattern books might seem a ...

By The New York Times Books Staff These vintage books introduce the archetypes, settings and lavishly bonkers sensibility that are the hallmarks of great romance. By Olivia Waite Two new books ...

By Alexandra Alter These vintage books introduce the archetypes, settings and lavishly bonkers sensibility that are the hallmarks of great romance. By Olivia Waite Our columnist on the month’s ...

Ferndale. Schnurman specializes in quilling and paper cutting to create three-dimensional works of art and jewelry. She uses the beauty of Humboldt County for much of her inspiration. A Ferndale ...

Stride Treglown has published Tai ar y Cyd Pattern Book, a housing pattern book for Wales, supported by the Welsh government The London-based practice, which has offices in Cardiff, was commissioned ...

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But that doesn’t make it any less enjoyable. Two new books, “The Sirens’ Call” by Hayes and “Superbloom” by Carr, argue that our capacity for attention and connection has been ...

Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.

One of the easiest ways to get kids hooked on reading is to get them into a great book series. All it takes is a captivating Book 1, and they're off and running. Fantasy, mystery, science fiction, ...

In her new book, Cho Nam-Joo captures both the universality of sexism and the specificity of women’s experiences. When I was young and adrift, Thomas Mann’s novel gave me a sense of purpose.

Perry won the National Book Award in 2022 for her nonfiction book “South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation.” Her latest explores the connections ...

It has been tempting to view the C.I.A. as omniscient. Yet Coll’s chastening new book about the events leading up to the Iraq War, in 2003, shows just how often the agency was flying blind.