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Arts Nov 29

Loved ‘The Overstory’? Richard Powers recommends 26 other books on trees

By Elizabeth Flock

9 books about dance that will change how you see the art form

Those who write about dance are trying to capture the specificity and physicality through words. A number of books can change our understanding.

By Elizabeth Flock

A multi-ethnic group of school children are indoors in a classroom. They are wearing casual clothing. They are sitting on the floor and eagerly listening to their teacher read a storybook.

10 kids’ books that made us fall in love with reading

Have you and your child read "The Borrowers" or "The Outsiders"? What about "Octagon Magic"?…

By Elizabeth Flock

Toni Morrison, Afroamerican writer, Milan, Italy, 30th January 2017. (Photo by Leonardo Cendamo/Getty Images)

Go beyond Toni Morrison with these 7 books that stare down the white gaze

Morrison sought to strip the "white gaze" from her writing. Here are books to read right now that expand on that mission.

By Joshua Barajas

"To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Photo by Nate Parsons/The Washington Post/Getty Images

10 books besides ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ that tackle racial injustice

The 1960 novel is a perennial reading assignment for many students, but there are many other great books that tackle similiar topics, educators say.

By Joshua Barajas, Victoria Pasquantonio

Looking for a good book? Here are 8

By Elizabeth Flock

If you're longing to be transported, here are some recommendations from "Now Read This" book club members.

5 books about Silicon Valley you need to read right now

By Elizabeth Flock

Want to understand the tech industry? "Brotopia" author Emily Chang shares her favorite picks.

6 fantasy shows to binge-watch now that ‘Game of Thrones’ is over

By Elizabeth Flock

Hollywood Reporter TV critic Tim Goodman recommends 6 fantasy shows to watch now that our time with Westeros is over.

3 psychological thrillers to watch after reading ‘A Separation’

By Elizabeth Flock

Katie Kitamura's "A Separation," which follows a woman in search of her missing husband in fire-ravaged Greece, is a novel rich with cinematic atmosphere and tension. Here are three thrillers to watch alongside it.

5 forgotten books about geography and place to read now

By Elizabeth Flock

Best-selling author Robert Kaplan, whose "Earning the Rockies" is the September pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club, shares five of his favorite writers whose books provide a rich sense of place.