Sarcasm and verbal irony are complex forms of communication that often rely on context, tone, and cultural understanding. These linguistic phenomena can convey meanings that differ significantly ...

Sarcasm and verbal irony are forms of communication that convey meanings opposite to the literal interpretation of words. Recognizing these forms of expression can be challenging, as they often ...

George Oppen’s “From a Photograph” turns a wintry snapshot into a moving meditation on parenthood and the passage of time. Our critic A.O. Scott shows you what he loves about it. By A.O ...

In Kwame Alexander’s new verse novel and Karen L. Swanson’s nonfiction picture book, Black girls pursue their dreams of playing big-league baseball. As spooky season approaches, the master of ...

The latest book in the phenomenally popular romance-fantasy Empyrean Series finds Violet Sorrengail leaving Basgiath War College, where she’s been studying to be a dragon rider, and venturing ...

About the book: “Speak: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut and Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be” by Tunde Oyeneyin empowers readers to harness their inner strength and authentic ...

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It has been tempting to view the C.I.A. as omniscient. Yet Coll’s chastening new book about the events leading up to the Iraq War, in 2003, shows just how often the agency was flying blind.

Premiering at Sundance, Jennifer Tiexiera and Guy Mossman's documentary is crowd-pleasing entertainment in the vein of sports movies. Directed by Jennifer Tiexiera and Guy Mossman, “Speak.” ...

With the growth of sports betting across the U.S. comes an influx of new brands, including some with designs on disrupting the traditional model. While flashy features suit some, the Covers team ...