From the works of George R. R. Martin to J. R. R. Tolkien and plenty more in between and beyond, here are what we think are the best fantasy books of all time.

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In a hard year—and when, recently, have we had one we’d consider easy?—books can be a lifeline and a balm, a place to retreat and regain our grounding. Among the many entertaining, delightful, ...

January is packed with romance, thrills, and action, with some brilliant books to kick off 2026. Here are our favorites.

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Our favorite titles of the year resurrect overlooked histories and examine how the United States ended up where it is today Science From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of ...

‘Tis the season for reflecting on a well-read year. So, after all that reading, which books are we still thinking about now? The truth is, the best book of the year is deeply personal to every reader.