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Alice Oseman on the End of ‘Heartstopper’ and Her Favorite Books

While the Y.A. graphic novel phenomenon wraps up with a sixth volume and a Netflix movie, Alice Oseman mostly reads fiction about adults now.

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Alice Oseman on the End of ‘Heartstopper’ and Her Favorite Books

NYT Books and Literature

Romantasy, Sci-Fi, Ghost Story, High-Seas Adventure: It’s All in the ‘Odyssey’!

The world’s most famous epic has something for every reader.

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NYT Books and Literature

Romantasy, Sci-Fi, Ghost Story, High-Seas Adventure: It’s All in the ‘Odyssey’!

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Which Version of the ‘Odyssey’ Should You Read?

Homer’s “Odyssey” has been translated into English countless times, with versions ranging from contemporary and accessible to highly poetic. A.O. Scott, critic at large for The New York Times Book Review, breaks down three translations and explains which one might be right for you.

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NYT Books and Literature

Which Version of the ‘Odyssey’ Should You Read?

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Historical Fiction Books That Will Transport You to the 1960s

The best-selling author Kerri Maher recommends books that transport readers to the decade of space travel, counterculture and tumultuous societal change.

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NYT Books and Literature

Historical Fiction Books That Will Transport You to the 1960s

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A New ‘Little House’ Broadens and Updates the Prairie

A Netflix adaptation of the beloved tale empowers Ma and adds new Black and Native characters to challenge prejudices. The creators know criticism is coming.

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NYT Books and Literature

A New ‘Little House’ Broadens and Updates the Prairie

NYT Books and Literature

How ‘Little House’ Welcomes Native Neighbors

The real Ingalls family built their “little house on the prairie” on Osage land and evinced racist attitudes. A new TV adaptation tries to reckon with this while preserving the story’s heart.

21 hours ago

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How ‘Little House’ Welcomes Native Neighbors