The technology's promise can sound like science fiction—it might help us adapt to a radically different climate, or grow organs for people in need—but experts are also concerned about its potential side effects.

The legendary director talks about his wide-ranging reading taste, and some of the books that informed his latest film, which stars Adam Driver as a visionary polymath.

The author of "Heartland," a memoir about growing up on a farm in Kansas, talks about the books that have influenced her career-long exploration of the country's poor.

Kathy Baum, who curates new books for the Denver-area independent-bookstore institution, shares some of her fall and winter favorites.

The psychotherapist, who appears in the documentary TV series "Couples Therapy," talks about books that illuminate the relationship between sweeping social phenomena and our most intimate experiences.

The "Challengers" and "Queer" director discusses some books about his longtime preoccupation: the codes and customs of the rich.

The director, whose latest film, "Oh, Canada," opened this December, discusses four of his favorites.

The New York Times best-selling author of "The Sequel" discusses some standout follow-up novels, including ones by Erica Jong, Chaim Potok, and Scott Turow.

The scholar and literary critic examines a relationship dynamic that has inspired some of the most significant, and provocative, novels of the past three centuries.

With the dawn of a ceasefire in Gaza, the writer reflects on collections by Palestinian poets that don't lose sight of love and wonder in the face of exile and destruction.

The author of "Salvage the Bones" and "Sing, Unburied, Sing" discusses the rewards of reading laborious novels.

Yale's resident well-being expert talks about what it means to live a good life and shares some books that might help us get within reach of one.

The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actress discusses four books that examine some of the struggles that come with being a daughter, wife, and mother.

The acclaimed Chinese-cuisine chef and writer reflects on stories of foreign travel in China, and what it feels like to fall in love with a place.

Leah Koch, a co-owner of the romance bookstore, describes how the genre has changed and what makes it special.

Michael Lewis—author of "The Big Short," "Moneyball," and other best-sellers—discusses books by writers who didn't publish much, and how they helped shape his career.

The philosopher and biographer analyzes works of life-writing that straddle fact and fiction, and what makes them art.

The best-selling author of "A Man Called Ove," "Anxious People," and the "Beartown" trilogy highlights four novels from his native Sweden that are making their English débuts this year.

Min Jin Lee, the author of "Pachinko,"recommends four novels that present character studies of bold women making their way in changing times.

Josh Brolin speaks to the New Yorker on the occasion of his new memoir, and reflects on some of his formative reading experiences.