Mystery novels have been popular for more than 200 years, and it is really no mystery to see why. One way to hook a reader is to introduce a bombshell event early on and lay down clues over the course ...
Here are the year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review ... From the Material,” the best-selling author Alan Lightman examines ...
This was a great year for fans of mystery novels. Not only were there new books in popular series by Donna Leon and Louise Penny, veteran Marcia Muller made a welcome return in 2024. And let’s ...