Scientists previously speculated that WASP-69 b might have a comet-like tail made up of some of the gas it leaks into space, but this had never been confirmed. However, in a study published Jan. 9 ...

By Holland Cotter Jason Farago and Walker Mimms Say what you will about digital futures, print still rules when it comes to art books. And 2024 has brought us a batch of hold-in-your-hand beauties.

We just need to elevate their voices and learn from their scientific insights and practical wisdom. This year’s favorite books give us a chance to do just that. They provide many lenses from which to ...

We asked our writers what books moved them the most, and they had plenty of suggestions. After a lot of back and forth, and a really hard time narrowing down the selections, we picked ten favorites.

See our favorite books of the year, from celebrity memoirs to buzzy literary fiction Lizz Schumer is the senior books editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has ...

As ever, I can’t claim to have read all the hundreds of books that were published this year or to believe I can say which are “best.” But these are some of the books I loved most ...

As the year draws to a close, with all its new books stretched out before us, Smithsonian magazine's editors and writers have clear favorites. Whether you're doing some holiday shopping or looking ...

The year’s outstanding works of fiction and nonfiction, selected by the Books editorial staff.