Weekly book lists of exciting new releases, bestsellers, classics, and more. The lists are curated by the editors of Kirkus Reviews.

They’re as clear as words — clearer even — but where did they come from, and how did they get here? Keith Houston’s comprehensive exploration of the evolution of the emoji is a riveting read. Read on ...

Featuring new releases by Suzi Ruffell, Charlie English, Kimberly Potts, and Michael Grunwald.

The Periodic Table of Emoji

If 😂 was a word, would that make emoji a language?

The ultimate comedy library.

Exclusive It's (Almost) Always Sunny In Philadelphia book excerpt reveals how creators sold the show with a VHS

Weekly book lists of exciting new releases, bestsellers, classics, and more. The lists are curated by the editors of Kirkus Reviews.

A solemn little side hustle, that’s for sure.

In ‘Flashes of Brilliance’ (Norton, July), the photo editor traces the evolution of photography from the mid-19th to the early 20th century.

Carbon dioxide. This seemingly simple and ubiquitous su…

Hosted by Times Columnist LZ Granderson, the evening ceremony recognized outstanding literary achievements in 13 categories

For lovers of history, nature, and adventure, the stunn…

From highly anticipated memoirs to breakneck thrillers to riveting history and fiction that’ll leave you breathless, we’ve got it all. These are the best books of April.

And your odds of getting out of it

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"In 2016, I went viral for telling people to quit social media. In 2024, I ignored my own advice."

Throughout the burn zone, Angelenos struggled to save their pets. Among the most difficult to save are those that live in water.

Looking forward to a year of big ideas.

And another 14 honorable mentions for the heck of it.