The novels and nonfiction we couldn’t stop thinking about this year—and in a year like this one, that’s saying something.

In his book ... out of it. Helmstetter, a behavioral researcher and best-selling author of more than 20 books, has been a leader in his field for four decades. His writing is concise and cuts ...

This list is updated monthly with new “best of the year” worthy titles. This year has been a treasure trove of exciting new books. It’s been a particularly strong year for sophomore novels ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of a life aquatic, or if reading about one inspires you, then pick up Clark’s book on her adventures living out her passions on a sailboat and on a surfboard.

Now there’s a debate about how much she influenced his writing. By Alexandra Alter and Elisabeth Egan Our critic on November’s best new books. By Sarah Weinman Henri Bergson enjoyed a cult ...