Imagine your elderly mother has just been given a terminal diagnosis. Before she—or you—has had the chance to come to terms with the news, or to consider what treatment options are available, her ...

It’s the gig not everyone wants to go to, but one enthusiastic Maga seanadóir was very keen to get to Washington next week to see Donald Trump at the annual shamrock ceremony. Best of luck to ...

The existence of these “superhumans” was supposedly confirmed in an ancient Roman manuscript. The book was called Germania and was written by Cornelius Tacitus, a Roman historiographer who was ...

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. We bring you a true grab bag of recommended books this week, united by little besides excellence and interest. There’s a ...

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Now that we have poems available for free on the internet, as well as seemingly countless poets to choose from, it can be challenging to find truly good poetry books. That’s why we’ve talked ...

For years, Miriam Adelson was an enigma in Israeli society. Her name was often uttered with an asterisk—accompanied by skepticism, controversy, and a mix of admiration and disdain. She and her ...

Spring is just around the corner. As the days get longer, you’ll want to spend those extra hours of sunlight with a good book. This month’s must-reads include astronaut and activist Amanda ...