Books

John Scalzi's latest novel conjures a fantastical world where the plot revolves around the Americans With Disabilities Act—and it's gripping.

• By David M. Perry

A seemingly straightforward copyright infringement case in New York's Second Circuit Court has the potential to upend the state's education policy.

• By Lindsey Tepe

Through a series of essays, Miller reminds us what it's like to feel a sense of awe when confronted with nature's beauty.

• By James McWilliams

After Thoreau made the pond famous in 1854, an influx of tourists and fishermen have come to imperil the ecological outlook of the area.

• By Sophie Yeo

PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.

• By Ted Scheinman
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New research reports the most popular tomes tend to be thrillers, mysteries, and memoirs.

• By Tom Jacobs

Abby Norman's new book chronicles how her endometriosis diagnosis unfolded alongside the medical disbelief around her chronic, debilitating pain.

• By Caitlin Cruz

Reporters should call out non-apologies—and be wary of re-exploiting victims.

• By David M. Perry

Daniel Borzutzky's new collection confronts the perverse logics of fascism and the free market.

• By Rebecca Stoner

The Duke University linguistics professor talks about her new book, and the power of language in determining inclusion.

• By Vangmayi Parakala

In her new book, Dusenbery provides a comprehensive and much-needed look at how sexism in the medical field is hurting women.

• By Candace Butera

Joshua B. Freeman uses the history of the factory as a way to re-examine how workers are treated worldwide.

• By Bradley Babendir

The journalist and novelist discusses her new novel about a Syrian refugee—and the power and reach of the young adult genre.

• By Candace Butera

The historian debunks myths around civil rights history and makes the case for why a more honest history is key to moving forward.

• By Brandon Tensley

The fiction writer and environmental advocate on what we can do to protect a world we seem bent on destroying.

• By John Maher

The writer discusses her new book, and what all of us can do to combat racism

• By Chinelo Nkechi Ikem

Numerous authors and librarians allege a pattern of sexually humiliating comments.

• By David M. Perry

PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.

• By Kristina Kutateli
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Setting the record straight on the abolitionist's 200th birthday.

• By William Cheng

The author of The Art of Vanishing discusses literary mysteries, monogamy, and the future of #MeToo.

• By Candace Butera

We need to help everyday Americans understand suicide better. Literature is well positioned to serve that function.

• By Michelle Falkoff

The music, film, television, writing, and digital diversions that got our staff through the year.

• By Elena Gooray

In recent years, American audiences have embraced Baldwin more fully than ever before.

• By Brandon Tensley

Malcolm Harris' new book argues that grim realities are behind the hand-wringing press about Gen Y.

• By Elizabeth King