The philosopher and biographer analyzes works of life-writing that straddle fact and fiction, and what makes them art.

B ill and Melinda Gates divorced in 2021 after 27 years of marriage. But lately the tech billionaire-turned-philanthropist ...

Heather McGowan’s novel “Friends of the Museum” takes place over a single, chaotic day in the lead-up to a Met-inspired ...

"Puzzle Mania," a collection edited by Joel Fagliano, lead puzzle editor at The New York Times, features all our favorite digital NYT games and puzzles in a beautifully illustrated physical collection ...

My story about two men getting married has drawn both scorn and deep appreciation over the years. Now, it’s getting banned.

A novel that tricks its readers, another exploring the "incessant gnaw" of grief after death, non-fiction about emigrating to Australia from Gaza, or the vital role of Black media: the powerful books ...