The Testament of Ann Lee,” a sometimes punishing look at the turbulent life of 18th century Shaker leader Ann Lee, is definitely not for everyone.

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League of Legends Season 1 2026 is fast approaching, bringing the opening chapter of a new year of MOBA content and competition. More than anything, it begins with the team at Riot Games taking in ...

So: what were the best works of science fiction published this year? I will start with two new books that aren’t actually new, but have only just been published in English. First up is Ice by Jacek ...

Growing up, my mother showed me that weightlifting is for women every week as she lifted weights in our garage. As a toddler, I mimicked her strength training movements, which is why I now lift five ...

The first Steelers-Bengals game of 2025 made the Steelers’ fanbase spit angry hot takes. The second game just resulted in the Bengals spitting. It also resulted in Mason Rudolph’s return, injuries to ...

The editors of The New York Times Book Review bring you the best historical fiction of 2025, books with “Hamnet” vibes, our latest reviews, novels that transport you to the 18th century, thrilling ...

Like true members of the literary intelligentsia, my friends spent the summer consuming a 530,000-word coming-of-age novel: “All the Young Dudes,” written by Archive Of Our Own’s MsKingBean89. For the ...