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We honor the 33 books that mattered to us in this year's breakout literary genre, with a little help from some writerly and book-loving folks, including authors Eliot Schrefer, Ally Condie, Ruta Supetys, Andrea Cremer, R.L. Stine, and others.
Just don't call it "Love in the Time of Polio"
And why the Nobels, however oddly awarded, are never sullied
A recap of his career, from politics to fistfights
How to start a novel, if you must
'Today we are having another Tea Party--ask mom and dad what this means.'
Does the urge to be realistic make for mediocre art?
We know we already gave you one quote of the day, but this one is too good
Debate rages over a glowing review or two of the new Jonathan Franzen novel
Amazon E-book sales outnumber hardcover sales for the first time
Another bad day for Cleveland
Reflections on the reclusive 82-year-old Buddhist poet
David Brooks and Bret Stephens present: Literature 101
The Portuguese novelist dies at 87
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