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Ursula Hegi, Who Wrote Searing Novels About Nazi-Era Germany, Dies at 80

“Stones From the River,” her best-known work and an early Oprah’s Book Club selection, was set in a fictional German town in the early 20th century.

4 hours ago

NYT Books and Literature

Ursula Hegi, Who Wrote Searing Novels About Nazi-Era Germany, Dies at 80

NYT Books and Literature

‘That Didn’t Age Well’

Looney Tunes hasn’t aged well. Neither has “The West Wing.” And that’s OK, the Times Opinion columnist Carlos Lozada says. He argues we shouldn’t just dismiss art that doesn’t fit the moment. Instead, we should learn from it.

4 hours ago

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‘That Didn’t Age Well’

NYT Books and Literature

Where Did All My Male Friendships Go? (Encore)

One man’s quest to cure his loneliness and get his friends back.

10 hours ago

NYT Books and Literature

Where Did All My Male Friendships Go? (Encore)

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Let’s Talk About the 50 Best Thrillers of the 21st Century

From “Gone Girl” to “Mystic River,” Gilbert Cruz, Tina Jordan and Sarah Lyall revisit the books that changed the genre, discuss overlooked favorites and recommend the thrillers that everyone should read next.

10 hours ago

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Let’s Talk About the 50 Best Thrillers of the 21st Century

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The Art That Made Lena Waithe (And What’s on Her Playlist Now)

Lena Waithe reflects on the pop culture moments that sparked her imagination and continue to shape her creativity.

21 hours ago

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The Art That Made Lena Waithe (And What’s on Her Playlist Now)

NYT Books and Literature

The 50 Best Thriller Books of the 21st Century: A Printable List

Print this version to keep track of which thrillers you’ve read and those you’d like to read.

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The 50 Best Thriller Books of the 21st Century: A Printable List