The New York Times Book Review: 125 Years of Literary History
Explore 125 Years of Literary History with The New York Times Book Review
Books
From the longest-running, most influential book review in America, here is its best, funniest, strangest, and most memorable coverage over the past 125 years.
Since its first issue on October 10, 1896, The New York Times Book Review has brought the world of ideas to the reading public.
Now the editors have curated the Book Review’s dynamic 125-year history, which is essentially the story of modern American letters.
Top Features
Remarkable Reportage and Photography
Brimming with interesting reviews, never-before-heard anecdotes about famous writers, and spicy letter exchanges.
Vintage Photographs
Scores of stunning vintage photographs sourced from the Times’s own archive that showcase how literary tastes have shifted over the years.
Literary Reviews and Essays
Includes reviews and essays by Langston Hughes, Eudora Welty, James Baldwin, Nora Ephron, and more.
Shift in Literary Tastes
Discover how the Book Review’s coverage has shaped much of what we read today through the years.
Curated Literary History
Collection of first takes on novels we now consider masterpieces and reviews by renowned authors.
Gallery
What Experts Say
A remarkable collection that showcases the evolution of literary criticism.
An essential read for book enthusiasts interested in the history of American letters.
Captivating insights into the literary world over the past 125 years.
Reviews
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