Books

Personal recommendations and examinations of the written word

The Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs Wrote the Book (Literally)

With the publication of her debut novel, the musician sings the praises of trying new things and giving yourself permission to take big risks.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Photography by Sean Sullivan

Coffee Table Books for Lovers of Art, Design, and Fast Cars

From Formula One racing to cuisine and midcentury design, these books are certain to elevate your space and enlighten your mind.

Words by T. Cole Rachel

Shelf Life

Author Edmund White reflects on the pleasures of books — writing them, reading them, keeping them, and how they shape our lives.

Words by Edmund White, Photography by Levi Mandel

A Garden of Literary Delights

Sloane Crosley shares a selection of books that bring a sense of renewal to the spring season.

Words by Sloane Crosley, Illustration by Lisa Lok

The Gift of Words

Author Sloane Crosley’s selection of excellent books for the season and beyond.

Words by Sloane Crosley, Illustration by Lisa Lok

Right Back Where We Started From

Sloane Crosley ponders the books that take us back.

Words by Sloane Crosley, Illustration by Marina Esmeraldo

Change of Season

Sloane Crosley picks out the best new books to take you from summer to fall.

words by Sloane Crosley, Illustration by Lisa Lok

On a Greek Peninsula, a Manor With Literary Cred

At the Patrick Leigh Fermor House, a romantic past comes to life in the present.

Words by Anna Godbersen, PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARCO ARGÜELLO

An Illustrated Life

Artist and filmmaker James Spooner takes a multimedia approach to unpack the cultures that made him.

Words by Shirley Ngozi Nwangwa, photography by brad ogbonna

Shall We Play a Game?

Sloane Crosley rolls the dice.

Words by Sloane Crosley, Illustration by Marina Esmeraldo

Spring Awakening

Sloane Crosley has her pick of the spring’s best new books.

Words by Sloane Crosley, Photography by Lisa Lok

Everything, All at Once

Poet Ada Limón on the mystery of writing, the value of simple joy, and how poetry teaches us a way to be in the world.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Photography by Caroline Tompkins