How to Keep Noir Alive

Named in France, the form is a cultural ouroboros orbiting L.A. Because many of the societal ills probed by those ...

10 Forgotten Fantasy Books That Are Perfect From the First Page to the Last

Fantasy books like Pilgrim and The King of Elfland's Daughter are perfectly written, but sadly, mainstream readers seem to ...

A Piercing Look at the Fraught Bond Between Mothers and Daughters

Rachel Aviv’s essay collection, “You Won’t Get Free of It,” shows the breadth and complexity of matrilineal relationships.

If You’re Gonna Get Nothing Done, Vermont Is a Nice Place to Do It

In Daniel Mason’s charming “Country People,” a stuck father and his happier family are tempted, and changed, during a stint ...
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Silo Books in Order

Silo is one of the most captivating Apple TV shows available right now. It's the perfect blend yo dystopian sci-fi, excellent acting, and really good source material. Like a lot of Apple's most ...

Great paperbacks, from a fictional reality show to a too-true shipwreck

Summaries of notable paperbacks from The New York Times Book Review: Fiction For fans of dating reality shows or mere backstabbing dramas: "The Compound." (Courtesy/Random House) ...