Books
Top 10 Books of 2023
The Crimson Arts Board presents its favorite books of 2023, from "The Shards" to "The Chalice of the Gods."
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.
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!
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
Harvard Authors Profile: Gigi Georges on Rural Optimism in America
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.
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.”
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
So You Want to Read Fantasy
So, you want to read fantasy. You couldn’t have picked a better genre to explore.
‘Organs of Little Importance’ Review: Everything Matters in Adrienne Chung’s Poetry
Chosen by author Solmaz Sharif as the winner of the 2022 National Poetry Series, Chung’s collection of twenty-two poems excavates memory and meaning from the outwardly trivial.
From the Boston Book Festival: YA Authors Discuss Compelling Characters and Young Love
Spanning genre and subject matter, the panel centered around three recently released novels that include romantic subplots subverted by family, forbidden love, and coming of age struggles: “Teach the Torches to Burn,” “The Other Side of Infinity,” and “Sing Me To Sleep.”
Carl Safina Speaks on the Life-Changing Relationship Behind ‘Alfie and Me’
Despite a lifetime of experience and education in ecology, nothing could have prepared Carl Safina for the extraordinary revelations that a unique owl named Alfie would bring into his world.
‘This Won’t Help’ Review: Short-Lived but Entertaining in the Moment
Grober’s wit is a force of nature that keeps readers engaged and entertained throughout. The topics covered are nuanced, and Grober makes surprisingly insightful points about the state of current affairs.
Christine Coulson Speaks on Writing and Art Museums at Beacon Hill Books
Coulson’s work is sure to invite readers to keep this idea in mind and reconsider how museums tell stories about their art.
So You Want to Read Rom-Coms
Many rom-com works have compelling characters, well executed plots, and are a perfect form of escapism from the reader’s exhausting day of work or studying.
‘Organ Meats’ Review: Spilling the Guts of Girlhood
Bursting with dog-headed women and women-headed dogs, banana ghosts, and wishes tied into realization with red thread, “Organ Meats” is paradoxical, yet beautiful.