The end of 2024 brings with it the ritual of reflection, when we catalogue the year’s triumphs, struggles, and standout moments. Included in this tradition are best-of lists, and books are no ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

The Great Book Robbery is a powerful and poignant chronicle of cultural destruction. It tells the story of the 70,000 Palestinian books that were looted by the newly formed State of Israel in 1948.

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Joumana Khatib, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, recommends a few books to readers looking for gifts for their loved ones. Advertisement NOW PLAYING 3:35 3:48 Advertisement 3:39 3:34 3 ...