“Why would I want to put them in my books?” This week we recommend three works of fiction with characters who are unlikable to varying degrees: Rumaan Alam’s novel about a young woman ...

Read on for all of Peter James's Roy Grace books in order. When James Taylor arrives late for a funeral, he has to stand at the back of the small church. But, as the service progresses, Taylor notices ...

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. Our recommended books this week include two substantial new biographies: one a reassessment of Ronald Reagan and his legacy ...

We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In her revealing new memoir, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty" (to be ...