It’s hard to know where to start when exploring works by famous African-American authors. That’s why we’re spotlighting some of the best classic books by Black authors. This roundup includes both ...

There aren’t many living authors whose novels are already taught in schools alongside Dickens and Steinbeck, but Percival Everett is one of them. The California-based writer of more than 30 books has ...

If the words “classic literature” make you run a mile, because you think they might as well say “long, weighty and boring”, ...

A classic novel is a book that has stood the test of time because of its relevance and impact. Some classic novels highlight topics that are still relevant and resonate with people in the modern era.

Times — and The Times — have changed since the first Festival of Books was held in 1996. What hasn’t is our commitment to this vibrant community of readers and writers, with the annual spring ritual ...

There are many superheroes who have stood the test of time, seeing continuous publication for most of the past century. Then there are the oddballs. The outliers. The heroes who might have won an ...