In Kwame Alexander’s new verse novel and Karen L. Swanson’s nonfiction picture book, Black girls pursue their dreams of playing big-league baseball. By Abby McGanney Nolan How do you explain ...

What are the best visual novels? These dialogue-driven adventures envelop players in intriguing and mysterious worlds where every decision can lead to a series of satisfying conclusions.

By Alexandra Alter Two new books by psychologists explore the roots of group identity, arguing that it is natural and potentially useful — even in polarized times. By Jennifer Szalai In “Don ...

There are many books by psychotherapists about their practice, with heavily-disguised case histories, but what actually happens within the room? A duet for two voices, or sonata played by two ...

About Best Books: Every year the librarians and staff on our Best Books committees read thousands of titles to select noteworthy new books for readers of all ages. Find out more, discover which titles ...

Teen girls come of age in exciting historical romance.

Riveting finale to East Asian fairy tale-infused duology.