New memoirs from authors like Elizabeth Gilbert and Keira D'Amato, along with Dan Brown's latest Robert Langdon novel, headline literary news, complemented by reviews of historical non-fiction, psychological thrillers, and fantasy novels, plus recommendations for fall reading.

• Keira D’Amato Discuses Path From Retirement to Marathon Records in ‘Don’t Call It a Comeback’ — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Blood in Winter,’ by Jonathan Healey — New York Times Books -
• Dan Brown’s ‘Da Vinci Code’ Hero, Robert Langdon, Is Back. Here’s What to Know. — New York Times Books -

• 3 Summer Books to Carry You Into Fall — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Boy From the North Country,’ by Sam Sussman — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Fresh Sets,’ by Tembe Denton-Hurst — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Fresh Sets,’ by Tembe Denton-Hurst — New York Times Books -
• Three Sizzling New Psychological Thrillers — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘I Am Not Your Enemy,’ by Reality Winner — New York Times Books -
• Great Fantasy Books With Unlikely Heroes — New York Times Books -
• In a New Memoir, Elizabeth Gilbert Gets Dark. Very Dark. — New York Times Books -

The Royal Opera House announces its new season and tackles AI with a dedicated festival, while Emmy-winning sound designer George Drakoulias and choreographer Robbie Blue are recognized for their impact on music and dance, alongside listings for Off Broadway shows and a unique new musical 'Saturday Church'.

• He’s the Reason ‘Severance’ Sounds So Good — New York Times Music -
• Royal Ballet and Opera Confronts A.I. With ‘RBO/Shift’ Festival — New York Times Music -
• At the Royal Opera House, a New Season Brings New Drama — New York Times Music -

• Royal Opera: A Verdi Masterwork, Lost in Italian Translation, Returns — New York Times Music -
• Doechii, Denim and the Ecstatic Dance Vision of Robbie Blue — New York Times Arts -
• 15 Off Broadway Shows to See in September — New York Times Arts -
• Doechii, Denim and the Ecstatic Dance Vision of Robbie Blue — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Saturday Church’ Puts House Music, Gospel, Sia and ‘Noisy Singers’ Together — New York Times Music -

The entertainment world mourns "Happy Together" singer Mark Volman, "Alice" sitcom star Polly Holliday, and Harry Potter film designer Stuart Craig, alongside cultural historian Andrew Huse and Ruth Paine, a key figure in the Kennedy assassination investigation.

• Andrew Huse, Cultural Historian of the Cuban Sandwich, Dies at 52 — New York Times Books -
• Polly Holliday, a Sassy Waitress on the Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dies at 88 — New York Times Movies -
• Stuart Craig, Who Designed the Movie World of Harry Potter, Dies at 83 — New York Times Movies -

• Mark Volman, 78, Turtles Singer of ‘Happy Together’ and Other Hits, Dies — New York Times Music -
• Ruth Paine, Who Gave Lodging to Marina Oswald, Dies at 92 — New York Times Books -

Fall video game releases including Borderlands 4, a TikTok trend analyzing "Hamilton's" legacy, and new podcasts like "JennaWorld" lead digital entertainment, with "Sister Wives" discussions and Jimmy Kimmel's late-night commentary on political news rounding out pop culture.

• 12 Video Games to Play This Fall: Borderlands 4, Pokémon Legends and More — New York Times Arts -
• A TikTok Trend That Gets at the Complex Legacy of ‘Hamilton’ — New York Times Movies -
• ‘JennaWorld’ Podcast Spotlights Jenna Jameson and Porn’s Glory Days — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Sister Wives’ Star Christine Brown Woolley Talks Polygamy, and Why She Left — New York Times Arts -
• Kimmel Calls Epstein’s ‘Birthday Book’ a ‘Gift That Keeps on Giving’ — New York Times Arts -

Marilyn Monroe's historic home is saved from demolition, while a Banksy mural is controversially destroyed in Britain, with artist Chakaia Booker sharing her favorite artworks, and the **New York Public Library acquiring significant 9/11 footage**.

• Chakaia Booker’s Favorite Artworks — New York Times Arts -
• Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles Home Is Saved From Demolition — New York Times Arts -
• British Courts Service Destroys Banksy Mural Depicting Attack by Judge — New York Times Arts -

• New York Public Library Acquires 500 Hours of Largely Unseen 9/11 Footage — New York Times Arts -

International television takes center stage with **new shows like "Mussolini: Son of the Century" and Korean thrillers, while fans can catch up on a recap of "Alien: Earth" episode 6**.

• Mussolini, a Korean Thriller and Mexican Madams Who Kill — New York Times Arts -
• New International TV Shows to Watch: ‘The Dead Girls,’ ‘Tempest’ and More — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 6 Recap: Inhuman Sacrifices — New York Times Arts -

Explorers are invited to discover Egypt's White and Black Deserts, or experience Europe's most delectable fall harvest festivals, offering unique cultural and culinary journeys.

• Into the Sands of Time: Exploring Egypt’s White and Black Deserts — New York Times Arts -
• 7 of Europe’s Most Delectable Fall Harvest Festivals — New York Times Arts -