Books
Harvard Authors Spotlight: Schuyler Bailar On Allyship to the Transgender Community
Schuyler Bailar, an internationally recognized author, educator, and advocate for inclusion and diversity, shared his new book, "He/She/They."
Artist Profile: Tan Twan Eng on Excavating Old Stories and Using Writing to Learn
With the publication of his most recent novel, “The House of Doors,” Malaysian novelist Tan Twan Eng meditates on the goals of historical fiction.
‘Alt-Nature’ Review: Prose Poetry at Full Capacity
In “Alt-Nature,” Saretta Morgan engages with the desert and the waters to meditate on love, violence, injustice, Blackness, and queerness.
Artist Profile: Olivie Blake on the Meaning of Life, Surprising Endings, and Rewriting Canon
Though the Atlas series books are dramatic and funny — featuring improbable magic and sexcapades — they also deal with big questions.
‘Come and Get It’ Review: A Meandering Portrait of Young Adulthood
“Come & Get It” amuses from the first page. Bestselling author Kiley Reid returns with a character-driven commentary on youth, passion, and maturity.
Artist Profile: Brandon Sanderson on Fan Theories, ‘Wind and Truth,’ and Building His Fantasy Empire
Brandon Sanderson is more than just an author: He’s an institution. Audiences are waiting for the fifth installment of his Stormlight Archive series.
Top 10 Books of 2023
The Crimson Arts Board presents its favorite books of 2023, from "The Shards" to "The Chalice of the Gods."
Artist Profile: Eli Rallo on Rules, Rejection, and Writing
From navigating a talking-stage relationship to rules for creating friendships, Rallo’s debut book has something for everyone.
So You Want to Read Science Fiction
From Frankenstein to Murderbot, here are 11 books that are great places to start if you want to read sci-fi.
How Often Do You Think About the Riordan Empire?
In weaving the classical hero’s journey through the streets of New York, Riordan leaves us with the pipe dream that maybe we, too, will be called upon by the gods.
Books that Make the Perfect Holiday Gift
Giving a gift is hard, especially when it’s a book. The Harvard Crimson is here to recommend some books to give this holiday season.
The Best Books We’ve Read for a Harvard Course
Here we share some of our favorite books that we’ve read for a Harvard course, and we hope you’ll consider checking these works out as well!
Artist Profile: Author E. J. Koh on ‘The Liberators’ and the Breaking of Borders
E. J. Koh’s debut novel, “The Liberators,” is a story about borders, and how to overcome them.
‘I Say the Sky’ Review: Colburn’s Authenticity Lends Her Poetry Relevance
Although “I Say the Sky” sometimes falls short as a work of poetry, its inspired content and unquestionable relevance make it a worthwhile read.
Harvard Authors Spotlight: Gigi Georges
In her nonfiction book, “Downeast: Five Maine Girls and the Unseen Story of Rural America,” Georges paints a new picture of this rural corner of the United States and suggests that optimism remains alive in rural America.
‘The Infinite Loop / El lazo infinito’ Review: Dialogues on Hope
This translated collection gracefully intertwines Spanish and English, creating an infinite loop of dialogues between languages, pages, people, and words.
Ganesh Sitaraman at the Harvard Book Store
On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Harvard Book Store welcomed Ganesh Sitaraman and Nicholas Lemann to present Sitaraman’s new book, “Why Flying is Miserable: And How to Fix It.”
‘The Hive and the Honey’ Review: A Buzzworthy Fiction Collection
With a focus on how different displaced communities of Koreans respond to their new circumstances, Yoon grapples with issues of violence, fatherhood, and alienation.
R. F. Kuang Speaks on Friendship, Anti-Colonialism, and Magic at the Brattle Theatre
Author R. F. Kuang spoke at the Brattle Theatre on Nov. 12 to support the paperback release of her 2022 historical fantasy novel “Babel.”
The Literary World of “The Hunger Games”: Mockingjays, Snakes, and Everything in Between
At a time when this renowned franchise once again adorns theaters across the globe, revisiting the literary trajectory of “The Hunger Games” seems not only fitting, but necessary.
The Books We’re Most Thankful for: A Gratitude Practice
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’re celebrating this holiday season by sharing the books that we’re most grateful for.
Artist Profile: Amanda Peters on ‘The Berry Pickers’ and Embracing Indigenous Stories
Amanda Peters’ newest novel, “The Berry Pickers,” is all about cause and effect.
So You Want to Read Fantasy
So, you want to read fantasy. You couldn’t have picked a better genre to explore.
So You Want to Read LGBTQ+ Fiction
For those seeking an entry point into the genre or simply looking for their next read, this list offers a short selection of great LGBTQ+ fiction.