This vivid story of class and family by the rediscovered Italian novelist was where Elena Ferrante “discovered what literature can be”.

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Here are nine recommended translated books that traverse East and West, each one a cultural gem and a literary treasure.

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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.

By Linda Holmes Here are the year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. The winner of this year’s National Book Award in fiction has ...

When I asked the BuzzFeed Community what books were their favorite and least favorite reads of 2024, I was surprised by the ...

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Han Kang received the 2024 Nobel Prize for Literature for her “poetic and experimental style” that made her “an innovator in contemporary prose.” She is the first South Korean author and just the 18th ...

A novel of British nobility; a memoir of American aristocracy. A new book traces shifts in the nation’s treatment of aging adults — for better and for worse. By Dwight Garner Try this short ...