When the president unexpectedly fired the librarian of Congress, a prominent legislator denounced the “open despotism which now rules at Washington.” The year was 1829, and as Andrew Jackson installed ...
Reading recommendations from critics and editors at The New York Times. Every week, the critics and editors at the The New York Times Book Review pick the most interesting and notable new releases, ...
We've released our list of 100 Notable Books. (You can read it in full here!) Browsing a list of 100 books is exciting, but can be overwhelming. Want to find one to read right away? We can help! Here ...