New books from George Saunders (“Vigil”), Poppy Kuroki (“Passage to Tokyo”), Thrity Umrigar (“Missing Sam“), Nikesha Elise Williams (“The Seven Daughters of Dupree”), Lynn Cullen (“When We Were ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

Two new books delve into our primal desire to feel valued and worthy of attention. By Jennifer Szalai In “The Oak and the Larch,” Sophie Pinkham examines a vast history and culture through the ...

November 24, 2025 • Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great ...