Books

4 LGBTQ+ novels Trump doesn’t want you to read
Amid a national push for censorship, engaging with LGBTQ+ literature is more vital than ever.
Taylor Morgan, Contributing Writer
• February 19, 2025

Review: From the battles to the bedroom, ‘Onyx Storm’ was rushed and unsatisfying
“Onyx Storm” is another example of an underdeveloped romantasy novel.
Ciara Lang, Contributing Writer
• February 11, 2025

Books beyond Bobst: Essays about the ’60s, stories about body horror and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Anna Baird-Hassell, Sadie Pease and Eleanor Jacobs
• February 10, 2025

The 5 most anticipated reads of 2025
This year, some amazing authors and characters are set to make their return to the bookshelves. Here are five books that you can look forward to in 2025.
Aratrika Banerjee, Contributing Writer
• February 7, 2025

5 budget-friendly ways to consume books
Reading can be an expensive hobby — but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some ways to save money while keeping up with your reading goals.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor
• January 28, 2025

Books beyond Bobst: An Irish novella, a historical fantasy book and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Siobhán Minerva, Maggie Turner and Pritheva Zakaria
• January 27, 2025

Staff Recs: The best books we read this year
The staff of WSN shares their favorite reads from 2024.
WSN Staff
• December 13, 2024

Review: The comforting magic of ‘Before We Forget Kindness’
The latest book in Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s popular series “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” is the ultimate dose of whimsy and escapism.
Jasmin Rostamirad, Contributing Writer
• December 6, 2024

Q&A: Lili Anolik on literary ‘It’ girls Joan Didion and Eve Babitz
The journalist discusses her book, “Didion and Babitz”, which delves into the tumultuous relationship between the two writers, from their beginnings in Vogue and Rolling Stone to their deaths.
Julia Diorio, Arts Editor
• December 4, 2024

Books beyond Bobst: 2 collections of feminist essays, a critique of U.S. foreign policy and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Mehr Kotval, Yezen Saadah and Eva Mundo
• December 2, 2024

Mapping out McDonald’s
Through riveting photos and reporting, “McAtlas” by CAS alum and James Beard Award-winning photojournalist Gary He shows how McDonald’s is a portrait of humanity.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer
• December 2, 2024

4 books about food and family to dive into over Thanksgiving break
These books will remind you of the complexities of familial relationships and leave you feeling grateful for the people in your life and the meals you share together.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor
• November 22, 2024

Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor • February 19, 2025

Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor • February 19, 2025

Konrad Zawadzki, Contributing Writer • February 19, 2025

Carissa Becker, Contributing Writer • February 19, 2025

Shanay Tolat, Deputy Opinion Editor • February 19, 2025