Miriam Pawel is the author of “The Crusades of Cesar Chavez: A Biography,” “ The Union of Their Dreams: Power, Hope and ...

In 1983, a stereotypically professorial man—60-something, ruddy complexion, tweed blazer—led public television audiences on a leisurely two-hour stroll through a history of American art. New World ...

This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here. George Saunders has a new mantra A novel about the costs of family secrets Why so many ...

At its best, an artist biography lingers long after we've read it, continually reshaping our orientation toward a maker and their life. But what might a biography of a mountain look like? Author ...

Jonathan Eig's "King: A Life," a biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., was recognized as one of the best books of 2023. Biographies offer a chance to explore the decision-making and ...

Billy the Kid’s story has been told many times, and the tale truly is among the most famous classic western folk tales. As I ...