Books and Literature

February 2, 2023

Reflections on Star Quality From a Golden Age of ‘Junk TV’

In a new memoir, a longtime casting director revels in memories of a bygone Hollywood, matching actors with the roles that made them stars. Stop to consider the […]
January 3, 2023

Prince Harry Says He Wants His Family Back in ITV, ’60 Minutes’ Interviews

With Prince Harry’s new book, “Spare,” set to be released next week, Britain is gearing up for the release of revealing new interviews with the estranged […]
December 27, 2022

A Literary Scene Where Parties Are Part of the Agenda

LittlePuss Press specializes in work by transgender writers. Its founders also know it’s hard to resist a great party. On a recent winter evening, Cat Fitzpatrick […]
December 22, 2022

How This ‘Book Club’ Takes Erotica to Unexpected Locations

Almost everything was as usual at the Sbarro in Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan on Saturday night — the rumble of the 1 train could be heard […]
December 14, 2022

Fluent in the Language of Style

For over three decades, Judith Thurman has captured the often ineffable pull of fashion and beauty like few others. Judith Thurman notices everything. Meticulous observation has […]
December 9, 2022

Serendipity, Timing and the Birth of a Horology Library

The Horological Society of New York was shown a library space for rent. Then a collector offered his books. The result? A timekeeping treasure trove. Given […]
November 4, 2022

‘Design Mom’ Gabrielle Blair Pivots to Politics

After 16 years of making a name for herself as a blogger and home decor expert, Design Mom has written her manifesto — about reproductive health. […]
August 31, 2022

Don’t Get Dressed Without Reading This Book

Claire McCardell helped create American fashion. She was also a writer whose book on style still resonates today. Claire McCardell, the midcentury designer who is one […]
August 29, 2022

Review: ‘A Visible Man: A Memoir,’ by Edward Enninful

The British Vogue editor wants to make the media — and the world — a more welcoming place. A VISIBLE MAN: A Memoir, by Edward Enninful […]
August 27, 2022

How Love Languages Became a Cultural Phenomenon

Love Languages These days, it seems as if everything is a love language. For some, it’s iced coffee. For others, it’s sarcasm. Or a mechanized mattress. […]