Books
Vance to release book on his conversion to Catholicism
Vice President J.D. Vance announced Tuesday that he'll release a new book about converting to Catholicism as an adult.
Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97
Len Deighton, a prolific writer whose tough, stylish spy thrillers featured on bestseller lists for decades, has died. He was 97.
Lukas prizes honor books on homelessness, the U.S. Census and ancient India
Books on homelessness, the U.S. Census and ancient India are among this year's winners of prizes handed out by the J. Anthony Lukas Project, named for the late author and investigative journalist.
Gisele Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors
Gisele Pelicot's memoir was released on Tuesday in 22 languages worldwide, sharing details of the horror she went through and sending a powerful message of hope and support to victims of sexual abuse.
Lili Taylor, Keith McNally and Andrew Ross Sorkin are among Gotham Book Prize finalists
A book of essays by actor Lili Taylor, a memoir by restaurateur Keith McNally and a bestseller from Andrew Ross Sorkin about the stock market crash that helped lead to the Great Depression are among the 11 finalists for a $50,000 literary prize.
From gowns to pantsuits, Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, ‘The Look’
On any day during her eight years as first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama said she could go from giving a speech to meeting with a counterpart from another country to digging in her vegetable garden with groups of schoolchildren.
These children’s books from 2025 make great holiday gifts for every age group
Look no further for great gift ideas for your kiddos. The Associated Press scoured the bookshelves for standout 2025 releases to share the love of reading with your child, student or friend, and came up with this list for the holidays.
Puzzles? Sports? Birdsong? The variety of new nonfiction means there’s something for everyone
Birding. Photography. The great outdoors. Big Macs. Chances are good there's a nonfiction book out there to suit just about anybody on your holiday gift list.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s memoir is coming out in January
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has a book coming out in January, touching upon everything from his swift political rise to the trauma of his home being set on fire.
Literary mystery meets dystopian future in Ian McEwan’s ‘What We Can Know’
When novelists look to the future, the view is often grim. There are a lot more fictional dystopias than utopias.
George Takei to lead Banned Books Week, urging the fight against censorship
Actor-activist George Takei's next project is on behalf of a longtime passion - the right to read.
From slaughterhouse worker to literary giant: George Saunders wins National Book Award
George Saunders' path from obscurity to acclaim began some 30 years ago, not long after he finished a novel his wife could hardly stand.
James Patterson and Vicky Ward to write book on UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
After teaming up on a bestseller about the murder of four University of Idaho students, James Patterson and Vicky Ward are collaborating on a book about the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the hunt for his alleged killer, Luigi Mangione.
