5 Novels About Plagiarism

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2 years ago

January 9, 2024

Inspired by a real-life scandal, “The Most Secret Memory of Men,” by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, follows a writer who disappears, his career and reputation in tatters after being accused of plagiarism.

Decades later, a copy of his book makes its way to a young writer, who becomes obsessed with it and with the question of what really happened to its author.

Video: Read These 3 Books Before Watching the Movie

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2 days ago

January 9, 2026

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Video: Read These 3 Books Before Watching the Movie

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Jennifer Harlan, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, recommends three books to read before their film adaptation releases this year.

By Jennifer Harlan, Edward Vega and June Kim

January 9, 2026

Do You Know the Notable Buildings Mentioned in These Books?

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6 days ago

January 5, 2026

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Do You Know the Notable Buildings Mentioned in These Books?

A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz highlights buildings that inspired authors, often to the point of including the structures in their novels. (Many of the buildings are still open to visitors.) To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed. At the end of the quiz, you’ll find links to the books if you’d like to do further reading.

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Video: 250 Years of Jane Austen, in Objects

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3 weeks ago

December 18, 2025

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Video: 250 Years of Jane Austen, in Objects

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To capture Jane Austen’s brief life and enormous impact, editors at The New York Times Book Review assembled a sampling of the wealth, wonder and weirdness she has brought to our lives.

By Jennifer Harlan, Sadie Stein, Claire Hogan, Laura Salaberry and Edward Vega

December 18, 2025