The New Yorker’s editors and critics choose this year’s essential reads in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.

A Book Review art director selects the book jackets that surprised him, delighted him and stayed with him this year.

Here are the year’s most notable picture and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor.

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If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Fall is in the air — and so are some great new reading recommendations Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial assistant at PEOPLE, where ...

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I’m back with my monthly roundup of the best new books to keep an eye out for, and quite a few of our most anticipated reads of 2025 are dropping this month. From fantasy and romance to cosy crime, a ...

As parents, we’ve experienced the joy of watching our children get lost in a story. As librarians, we understand that finding a book that will engage your child can be challenging. But when you do ...

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