The New York Review of Books; October 22, 2026

The New York Review of Books is a semi-monthly magazine with articles on literature, culture, economics, science and current affairs. Published in New York City, it is inspired by the idea that the discussion of important books is an indispensable literary activity.

In this issue: 

• Gavin Franics: Injectables for Strongmen
• Marina Warner: Ithell Colquhoun's Practical Magic
• Valv Havel: How to Fight a Dictatorship
• Caroline Fraser: What Big Rock Candy Mountain?
• Alan Hollinghurst: Peter Hujar & Pal Thek in Love