This category features extensive literary coverage, including new memoirs discussing the ethics of artistic representation for children and Keira D'Amato's inspiring marathon comeback memoir. Readers are offered insights into great fantasy books with unlikely heroes, a preview of 17 nonfiction books arriving this fall, and reviews for Kevin Young's 'Night Watch' poetry and Stephen Greenblatt's 'Dark Renaissance', alongside general reading recommendations like 5 books our editors loved this week.

• The Cost of Performing Childhood for Your Parent’s Art — 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 -
• Great Fantasy Books With Unlikely Heroes — New York Times Books -

• 17 Nonfiction Books We’re Looking Forward to This Fall — New York Times Books -
• Jane Austen Loved Music. What Was on Her Playlist? — New York Times Books -
• 5 Books Our Editors Loved This Week — New York Times Books -
• A New Graphic Novel Celebrates the High Society Mitford Sisters — New York Times Books -
• Poetry Review: ‘Night Watch,’ by Kevin Young — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Dark Renaissance,’ by Stephen Greenblatt — New York Times Books -
• So You Think Stephen King Has Scared You? Try Being His Son. — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘A World Without Summer,’ by Nicholas Day; illustrated by Yas Imamura — New York Times Books -
• A Reporter Who Looks for the Books That Make You Tick — New York Times Books -

The film world saw buzz from the Toronto Film Festival, highlighting the art form's thriving state, while **'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' received a final review. Viewers have numerous streaming options, with recommendations for five horror movies and five children's movies to stream now, plus critical takes on new releases such as the 'Oslo Trilogy' and 'Lost in the Jungle'**.

• ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Review: One Last Hurrah — New York Times Movies -
• At the Toronto Film Festival, the Art Form Is Alive and Thriving — New York Times Movies -
• Five Horror Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Movies -

• The Sex in the ‘Oslo Trilogy’ Is Taboo-Breaking. The Niceness Is Shocking. — New York Times Movies -
• 9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Movies -
• 5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Lost in the Jungle’: A Real-Life Thriller in Documentary Form — New York Times Movies -
• ‘The Wrong Paris’ Review: Texas Wants a Word — New York Times Movies -

Television news is dominated by the road to the Emmys as the awards approach, and Ego Nwodim's departure from 'S.N.L.' after seven seasons. Late-night shows generated headlines for teasing Trump over his D.C. night out and calling for bringing the political temperature down, while new content includes Rachel Sennott's HBO comedy 'I Love L.A.' and various theater productions available to stream.

• The Road to the Emmys — New York Times Arts -
• Ego Nwodim Leaves ‘S.N.L.’ After 7 Seasons — New York Times Arts -
• How Adam Friedland Confounds Guests Like Ritchie Torres on His Talk Show — New York Times Arts -

• Theater to Stream: Mark Rylance in ‘Twelfth Night,’ and More — New York Times Movies -
• Late Night Teases Trump Over His Night Out in D.C. — New York Times Arts -
• With ‘I Love L.A.,’ Rachel Sennott Keeps Her Cool — New York Times Arts -
• Late Night Calls for Bringing the Political Temperature Down — New York Times Arts -

Key developments include Ed Sheeran's insights on his new album 'Play' and maintaining his pop throne, and Gustavo Dudamel's thrilling opening of the New York Philharmonic season. The broader performing arts also feature Cuban ballet dancers seeking opportunities abroad, the adventurous new jazz trio Bloom, and Anna Netrebko's return to London amidst protests.

• Ed Sheeran on ‘Play’ and Not Giving Up His Pop Throne — New York Times Music -
• Review: Gustavo Dudamel Gives a Glimpse of New York’s Future — New York Times Music -
• In ‘Spinal Tap’ and Its Sequel, Rock Fact and Fiction Happily Blur — New York Times Music -

• For Many Cuban Ballet Dancers, Forging a Path Forward Means Leaving — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Not Sure What Genre It Is’: Meet the Adventurous Trio of Bloom — New York Times Music -
• Anna Netrebko Returns to London, Sharing the Spotlight With Protests — New York Times Music -

The week remembers several influential figures, including Marilyn Diamond, author of the blockbuster diet book 'Fit for Life', and pinup star and screen siren June Wilkinson. Also honored are Jacques Charrier, movie star and former husband of Brigitte Bardot, and sculptor Robert Grosvenor, known for challenging gravity with his art.

• Marilyn Diamond, Who Wrote a Blockbuster Diet Book, Dies at 81 — New York Times Books -
• June Wilkinson, Pinup Star and Screen Siren, Is Dead at 85 — New York Times Movies -
• Jacques Charrier, Movie Star Who Wed Brigitte Bardot, Dies at 88 — New York Times Movies -

• Robert Grosvenor, Sculptor Who Challenged Gravity, Dies at 88 — New York Times Arts -

Broader cultural discussions highlight concerns that the Los Angeles Olympics' cultural plan is lagging ahead of the 2028 games. Additionally, a spotlight is cast on seven of Europe's most delectable fall harvest festivals, celebrating seasonal traditions and travel.

• As Los Angeles Olympics Loom, Critics Worry Its Cultural Plan Is Lagging — New York Times Arts -
• 7 of Europe’s Most Delectable Fall Harvest Festivals — New York Times Arts -