A new book about John Milton and “Paradise Lost” traces the 17th-century epic’s influence and relevance through the ages. By Ed Simon Famous poets (tortured or not) have taken inspiration ...

By Alexandra Jacobs Our columnist on the month’s best new releases. By Sarah Weinman A new book about John Milton and “Paradise Lost” traces the 17th-century epic’s influence and ...

Have you ever encountered the fascinating Irukandji jellyfish? Found in northern Australia and some parts of the world’s tropical waters, this tiny creature measures less than half an inch long, the ...

Writing by hand fires up specific areas of a child's brain, improving a child's ability to not only remember what he or she learns but to think of new ideas AMAZING - BIG Preschool Workbook is ...

Jellyfish, fascinating yet dangerous creatures, inhabit oceans worldwide. While some are harmless, others possess potent venom capable of causing severe reactions in humans. From the deadly ...

One of the most pleasing-looking books is, suitably enough, Meet the Typographer by Gaby Bazin (Design for Today, £16.50), an engrossing account of the endangered art of letterpress printing and its ...

These tiny jellyfish have been drifting around the oceans since before the days of the dinosaurs—but how long has a single jellyfish lived? It appears to be biologically possible that ...

Alan Hollinghurst’s writing style is both stripped back and poetic, and its sensitivity makes this book a true standout. Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love. But when they both depart ...

Hall, a bestselling writer of thrillers, makes her romance-fantasy debut with this highly anticipated novel that none other than Rebecca Yarros called “masterful.” In the kingdom of Vinevridth ...

The best nonfiction books of the year tackle undeniably difficult topics. Many are personal stories about surviving the unthinkable. Salman Rushdie describes the violent attack that nearly killed him.

It has been tempting to view the C.I.A. as omniscient. Yet Coll’s chastening new book about the events leading up to the Iraq War, in 2003, shows just how often the agency was flying blind.