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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...