Crafting The New York Times Book Review’s annual list involves arguments, politicking and, every once in a while, a rare consensus. Credit...Holly Szczypka Supported by By Megan McCrea Times Insider ...

If I do parallel research on ideas and subjects presented in the books, I usually retain the knowledge a lot better. I'll usually stop when I don't understand something and look it up in another book ...

Are you one of those who loves reading books? Let’s rephrase the question for today’s generation: Have you ever read books? Those whose answers are an excited yes know the power of it. No wonder it is ...