"The Measure" is a book that is designed to be conversation-starting. The novel, written by Nikki Erlick, imagines what would happen if everyone had access to a life-changing piece of information: The ...

Our March/April 2021 pick for Now Read This, the PBS NewsHour’s book club with The New York Times, is Jessica Bruder’s “Nomadland.” Become a member of the Now Read This book club by joining our ...

Our January 2021 pick for Now Read This, the PBS NewsHour’s book club with The New York Times, is Jia Tolentino’s “Trick Mirror.” Become a member of the Now Read This book club by joining our Facebook ...

The words came like the voice of God, cutting through the hubbub of the party around him. From somewhere beyond his perception, a voice asked: “Do you speak Spanish?” He hesitated. He had expected the ...

Once you've finished reading the book yourself, consider examining these discussion questions with your friends: 1. Had you heard of Regina Martinéz before the book? What did you know about her or the ...

The 50-page document was written by a committee of 22 people in April and May and approved by Pope Francis. The opening day of the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops is seen in the ...

The questions, discussion topics, and other material that follow are intended to enhance your group's conversation of Michelle Zauner's Crying in H Mart, an intimate and heartfelt memoir in which the ...