Nobel winners Olga Tokarczuk and Peter Handke bring us a reissue and a new book respectively this week. Also, a story from a fictional African country and a commentary on beauty.
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New books this week: A tome on capitalism, a deep dive on crosswords and more
Capitalism: A Global History comes in at 1,000 pages before the footnotes. Across the Universe explores the past, present and future of crossword puzzles. Plus, a Mitford sister biography and more.
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Here are the Books We Love: 380+ great 2025 reads recommended by NPR
Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that’s more than 4,000 great reads.
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This week in books: Get stuck in a Nov. 18 time loop, and explore the world in 70 maps
This week brings new releases from Joy Williams, Simon Winchester and Tracy K. Smith, among other talented writers.
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This week brings new books grappling with the endings of relationships and eras
As Armistice Day, or Veterans’ Day, marks the end of WWI and honors soldiers sacrifices, it seems fitting that a number of this week’s new titles tackle endings and new beginnings.
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Some heavy hitters — John Irving and Salman Rushdie among them — have new books out
This week also brings a National Book Award finalist from Bryan Washington and a Booker finalist from Andrew Miller.
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If you liked ‘Sandwich,’ you’ll love ‘Wreck,’ its warm, witty sequel
In this follow-up to her hit novel, Catherine Newman reprises her beloved Rocky, a sharp-witted, neurotically doting mother.
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New this week: Zadie Smith essays, a Cameron Crowe memoir and a ‘Sandwich’ sequel
New titles include Dead and Alive from Smith, The Uncool by Crowe and Wreck by Catherine Newman. Plus, fresh fiction from Susan Straight and Mark Z. Danielewski and a biography of Jesse Jackson.
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New books this week dance between genres — and deserve your attention
New releases this week include a feminist history of modern Russia, and a candid portrait of Gish Jen’s relationship with her mother. Plus, new novels from Philip Pullman and Claire Louise-Bennett.
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You know Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’ — but she also wrote these terrifying tales
Rebecca dominates du Maurier’s legacy, but she wrote plenty of other macabre novels and short stories. A collection called After Midnight gathers 13 of these tales, with an intro by Stephen King.
