First up, there's the standard illustrated editions. These are illustrated by Jim Kay and began back in 2015. The pictures are vibrant and really do capture the essence of Harry Potter in a way that ...

TIOBE Index for January 2026: Top 10 Most Popular Programming Languages Your email has been sent January’s TIOBE Index begins the year with familiar names still setting the pace, but the underlying ...

To understand modern self-help books, open “Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm”. The sequel to “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”—and no doubt the prequel to ...

Whenever I fantasise about a couple of hours of uninterrupted relaxation during the chilly winter months, my mind immediately conjures up images of curling up on the sofa with a deliciously good book.

Whether reading aloud to overexcited children or carving out some much-needed alone time, there’s no better way to enjoy the Christmas holidays than sitting down with a good book. Here are 12 classics ...

The items were taken in the late 19th century from what was then called the Dutch East Indies. Indonesia had been trying to get them back for decades. By Nina Siegal Reporting from Amsterdam The ...

Get excited—there's another New York Times game to add to your daily routine! Those of us word game addicts who already Wordle, Connections, Strands and the Mini Crossword now have Connections Sports ...

Sometimes the world is too much, and in 2025 that seemed like the case more often than not. In January, I was ready for a fight. I decided I would read the “hard” books. I would do the work. And since ...

Buckeye is an historical novel set, as its title indicates, in Ohio. Stretching from pre-World War II to the close of the 20th century, the story focuses on two married couples whose lives intersect.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. With apologies to T. S. Eliot, December might be the cruelest month — at least for publishing. As imprints focus ...