Murder, They Wrote This month, trade your beach reads for something more challenging—and satisfying—in the way of mystery novels
Balancing the Books Millennial authors and TikTokers are reviving forgotten literary gems written by women
August 3, 2022
The “It” Factor A new book revisits the life of Elinor Glyn, one of Hollywood’s early influencers
Heat Wave Michael Mann’s new book, which serves as both a prequel and a sequel to his classic 1995 film, brings back the heat
The Draper Touch The 20th-century decorator Dorothy Draper transformed the interiors of Manhattan’s Carlyle hotel, West Virginia’s Greenbrier, and more with her signature Hollywood Regency style
A History of Cool Slick Rick, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J … Janette Beckman photographed them all, chronicling New York’s creative set from the 80s to today
Putin Confidential Eight questions with Philip Short, the author of a new Putin biography, on the Russian president’s early years—and what Bill Browder got wrong
French Exit Five titans of the Parisian literati have left one of the city’s most distinguished publishing houses, amid accusations that Sarkozy is now pulling the strings
Staff Picks This week, don’t miss the tale of one hospital’s pandemic triumphs and screwups; a searing account of Kabul’s fall; and a history of the Getty dynasty
July 20, 2022
Making Banksy A new book compiles graffiti by the elusive street artist, from the 1990s to today
