Celeste Ng, Ann Patchett, Min Jin Lee and Others on the Books That Bring Them Comfort

Looking for a respite from the news? You might find solace in reading.

By Elisabeth Egan and Tina Jordan

Authors are just like the rest of us — they like to soothe their anxieties by losing themselves in the pages of a beloved book. Here are some of the ones they turn to when times get tough. See the selections at The New York Times.