Charlie Sheen is set to release a memoir and documentary, while new book reviews include Sally Mann's 'Art Work,' Michael Lentz's 'Schattenfroh,' and Leo Damrosch's biography of Robert Louis Stevenson, alongside recommendations for summer books and Keira D'Amato's running memoir, with Katherine Rundell discussing Hamlet's enduring appeal.

• Katherine Rundell, Author of ‘Impossible Creatures,’ on the Enduring Appeal of ‘Hamlet’ — New York Times Books -
• Charlie Sheen Is Ready to Tell You Everything — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Art Work,’ by Sally Mann — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘Schattenfroh,’ by Michael Lentz — New York Times Books -
• 3 Summer Books to Carry You Into Fall — New York Times Books -
• Keira D’Amato Discuses Path From Retirement to Marathon Records in ‘Don’t Call It a Comeback’ — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Storyteller: The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson,’ by Leo Damrosch — New York Times Books -

The world bids farewell to cultural figures like Staten Island heritage champion Barnett Shepherd, folk rock musician Tom Shipley, and The Turtles' singer Mark Volman, while Ruth Paine, a key witness in the JFK assassination, also passes, and Marilyn Monroe's iconic Los Angeles home is saved from demolition, preserving her legacy.

• Barnett Shepherd, Champion of Staten Island’s Heritage, Dies at 87 — New York Times Books -
• Tom Shipley, Whose Ode to Weed Reached the Top 10, Dies at 84 — New York Times Music -
• Ruth Paine, Who Gave Lodging to Marina Oswald, Dies at 92 — New York Times Books -

• Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles Home Is Saved From Demolition — New York Times Arts -
• Mark Volman, Singer of ‘Happy Together’ and Other Hits, Dies at 78 — New York Times Music -

On Broadway, 'Cabaret' faces an early closing due to Billy Porter's illness, while the horror sequel **'The Conjuring: Last Rites' shatters box office expectations, and Carrie Underwood** gears up for her NFL "Sunday Night Football" musical opener.

• With Billy Porter Sidelined by Illness, ‘Cabaret’ Moves Up Closing — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Sets a Surprise Box Office Record — New York Times Arts -
• Carrie Underwood’s Lyrical Blitz of the N.F.L. — New York Times Music -

The 'Silent Hill' horror franchise makes a significant move by finally setting its story in Japan, as gamers look forward to 12 exciting new video game releases scheduled for the upcoming fall season, featuring popular sequels and fresh concepts.

• A Japanese Horror Franchise Is Finally Moving to Japan — New York Times Arts -
• 12 Video Games to Play This Fall: Borderlands 4, Pokémon Legends and More — New York Times Arts -

New York City's subway system is transforming with Chloë Bass's audio-based public art announcements, concurrently, American pilot Ethan Guo has been released after being stranded off Antarctica, bringing a unique human interest story to light.

• American Pilot Ethan Guo Is Released After Being Stuck Off Antarctica — New York Times Arts -
• Those New Announcements in the Subway? They’re Art — New York Times Arts -