Books to read

Speed Read

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 7 November 22

Speed Read What you should read this Halloween, according to your favorite horror movie

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 6 October 22

Speed Read A comic book with an authentically Latinx superhero, the story of real-life Dominican poet, and more

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 22 September 22

Speed Read PEN America says free expression is under threat. It's not the first time.

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 22 September 22

feature With the weather growing colder, there's never been a better time to cuddle up with a good book

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 16 September 22

feature An excerpt from Angus Robertson's 'The Crossroads of Civilization: A History of Vienna'

By Angus Robertson Published 2 August 22

Speed Read Delia Owens' novel is a bestseller and now a film — but does it have a chilling 'deeper meaning'?

By Brendan Morrow Published 15 July 22

opinion An excerpt from Andrew Liptak's 'Cosplay: A History - The Builders, Fans, and Makers Who Bring Your Favorite Stories to Life'

By Andrew Liptak Published 28 June 22

Speed Read How Jack Welch helped create the America of Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 9 June 22

opinion An excerpt from Jacey Duprie's 'Liking Myself Back: An Influencer's Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Acceptance'

By Jacey Duprie Published 7 June 22

feature The author recommends works by Anne Tyler, Emily St. John Mandel, and more

By The Week Staff Published 16 May 22

opinion An excerpt from Nury Turkel's 'No Escape: The True Story of China's Genocide of the Uyghurs'

By Nury Turkel Published 10 May 22