By Alexandra Jacobs What are three popular tropes that romance novels use? Jennifer Harlan, a New York Times books editor, recommends three romance novels that show off those tropes at their best.

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Jay-Z said he has read two books in his life that have altered the way he conducts himself. While one book is a novel and the other is a self-help book, both have changed his approach to the world ...

Two new books, “The Sirens’ Call” by Hayes and “Superbloom” by Carr, argue that our capacity for attention and connection has been devastated by the digital age “Elita” is a novel ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

Here’s how it works. Seeing as the game is now over 50 years old, it's hard to narrow down the best D&D books. There are quite literally enough to fill a small library these days, so which ones ...

Welcome to our pick of the best 2-in-1 Chromebooks you can buy in 2025. These flexible devices offer the best of both laptops and tablets - and thanks to their low price compared to Windows 11 ...

It has been tempting to view the C.I.A. as omniscient. Yet Coll’s chastening new book about the events leading up to the Iraq War, in 2003, shows just how often the agency was flying blind.

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

While the gaming titan is often praised (or lamented) for its habit of making unexpected decisions, with Switch 2 it’s stuck to its guns and appears to be iterating on what worked. In my books ...

Beyond Good and Evil 2 hasn't stopped development yet, and despite a lack of evidence, it is still apparently in the works at Ubisoft Montpellier. Nearly 17 years since this upcoming action ...

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