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Her new titles include "100 First Words," "My First Coloring Book," and "Potty Time with Bean." Unlike other "first 100 words" books, Accurso said hers is organized by usefulness, emphasizing ...

I recently moved to a different country from the one I grew up in. I’m very happy with the life I have built for myself—I have a loving partner and a great community, and careerwise, I hold a ...

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What are three popular tropes that romance novels use? Jennifer Harlan, a New York Times books editor, recommends three romance novels that show off those tropes at their best. An author of books ...

This sweeping novel about the life, loves, struggles and triumphs of a queer English Burmese actor is the topic of our January book club discussion. “Something Rotten,” Andrew Lipstein’s ...

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Here are T&C's picks for the best books of January 2024. Perle Mesta was one of the most famous socialites of midcentury America. She was close to three presidents—Harry Truman, Dwight ...

In the literary world, this year is shaping up to be a good one for fans of cultural criticism: There are new books about Better Call Saul and biographies of James Gandolfini and Lorne Michaels on ...