The “LatinoLand” author discusses a few of the books that she has turned to while working on her new novel.

The director—whose newest film, “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” examines the ascent of Vladimir Putin—discusses a few of the books that have helped to shape his ideals.

The novelist—whose new book, “John of John,” is out now—shares a few of his favorite works of historical fiction that center on queer characters.

The novelist discusses works of fiction that draw from the people one knows—often, to controversial effect.

The writer and internet critic discusses books that reflect different facets of living in a society run by billionaires.

Amy Hau discusses some books by Marilyn Chase, Karin Higa, and Edmund de Waal that have guided her work as a curator.

The author of “The Nest” and “Lake Effect” discusses some books that shed light on the era’s changing moral standards.

The “Round House” and “Python’s Kiss” author discusses a few books that examine the psychological terrain of growing up without parents.

The prolific novelist—whose most famous character, the forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, is played by Nicole Kidman in a TV adaptation premièring in March—discusses a few of her perennial rereads.

The opera director—whose Met début, “Tristan und Isolde,” premières next week—discusses a few of his influences.

The writer discusses a few of the works that influenced his new book, “A World Appears.”

The award-winning writer discusses some of her favorite story collections and why they’ve stuck with her.

Bart Layton, whose new film stars Halle Berry, Chris Hemsworth, and Mark Ruffalo, discusses a few of his favorite novels that question the romance of the frontier.