While you could fill a library with biographies, autobiographies and other nonfiction books about U.S. presidents, the stories of their wives and families often get pushed aside. However, with ...

The editors of The New York Times Book Review bring you books our editors love, the best historical fiction of 2025, reissues of classic mystery novels, novels that bring the 17th century to life, our ...

There’s no better time to be a book lover than September. The month not only marks the beginning of Fall (a.k.a. peak cozy reading season), but also the start of the most intense time of year in the ...

With its rich culture, breathtaking sights and intriguing landmarks, it’s not surprising that France is on the travel bucket list of so many people. From romantic cities like Paris to food and wine ...

Corrections & clarifications: A previous version of this article misstated when "The Women" by Kristin Hannah is set. Women’s History Month is almost at a close, but there's still time to add ...

Clark Gable reading the novel "Gone With the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell. One of his greatest roles was that of Rhett Butler in the MGM film adaption of the book. For history enthusiasts, historical ...

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As an American Girl doll lover and avid reader, the American Girl historical books were a hallmark of my childhood.

If you could travel back in time, where would you go, and when? For readers of historical fiction, there’s no need to settle on just one place or period when journeying into the past. At their best, ...

Summer is a time of escapism—whether that means a literal adventure in a new location, spending more time in the great outdoors, or just letting your mind wander alongside your nearest pool or beach.