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He loves the crowds, the crowds love him, and his appearances attract hundreds and even thousands of fans. One the eve of publication of his new book, “Calypso,” the love fest continues.
Chris Offutt’s new novel, “Country Dark,” is set in the world of backwoods moonshiners.
Our presidents’ love of detective fiction has an august history. Craig Fehrman follows the clues.
In her new book, Alisa Roth details the way the criminal justice system makes the sick even sicker.
A selection of books published this week; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
“The Outsider” starts out as a routine police procedural but before long transforms into something much more sinister.
Whether you’re traveling across the country or just taking a staycation, stock up for summer with these books that are as varied as America itself.
“Lemonade With Zest” traces a summertime treat to ancient Egypt.
In his new book, the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham argues that in bad times a liberal impulse has often prevailed over fear and division.
Lionel Shriver’s collection of short fiction, “Property,” is a wryly observant catalog of the ways an acquisitive urge can go astray.
In “Bad Blood,” John Carreyrou tells of the rise and incredible fall of Theranos, the biotech company that was going to revolutionize blood testing.
Rachel Slade talks about “Into the Raging Sea,” and Clemantine Wamariya talks about “The Girl Who Smiled Beads.”
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
In “The Soul of America,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning author examines the history of partisan fury.
In which we consult the Book Review’s past to shed light on the books of the present. This week: J.D. Scott reviews “The Old Boys.”
In today’s commencement addresses, as evidenced by recent books, inspiration is sometimes superseded by skepticism.
Picture books may be the best way to tell stories about modern, computer-saturated childhoods.
Reading “Invisible Cities” allowed the graphic artist Aude White to see her own surroundings in a new light.
A horrific account by David Thibodeau, one of the few Branch Davidians to survive both their leader’s doctrine and the F.B.I.’s bungled “rescue” attempt.
In “Not Enough,” the Yale professor Samuel Moyn argues for a global solution to material inequality.
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