Historical novels are a perfect combination of escapism and enrichment. Through these works of fiction, readers can learn about events that have shaped our world and imagine (or reimagine) people who lived through them.

The best books of 2024, according to TikTok and BookTok, include "Happy Place" by Emily Henry, "Funny Story" by Emily Henry, and more.

A good historical novel has the power to transport us back to a different time and make it seem as real and immediate as our present moment.

Here are the year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.

A British police officer was killed, and 10 demonstrators were wounded. In “My Friends,” a Libyan man named Khaled who was present at that fateful moment describes how he came to spend his adult life in England,

There was a magnificent bounty of new book releases in 2024, and we've selected the best of each genre to help you enjoy the crème de la crème.

And, as we do every December, we are ready to discuss the 10 best books of the year. In this week’s episode, The Book Review editor and host Gilbert Cruz gathers a group of editors to discuss the most exciting fiction and nonfiction of the year.