Evan Rail’s “The Absinthe Forger” takes the reader on a picaresque tour through the world of vintage alcohol collectors in ...

By Alexandra Alter Two new books by psychologists explore the roots of group identity, arguing that it is natural and potentially useful — even in polarized times. By Jennifer Szalai In “Don ...

A graphic tribute to the British novelist who documented the blight and brutality of the sleepy London outskirts from the ...

This is the third book by the talented Stephanie Wrobel, and here she skips back and forth in time and perspective. Fans of ...

The mystery surrounding the death of the girl is a powerful source of suspense. “It’s right that you understand how I came to ...

In “Framed,” an advocate for the wrongly accused joins forces with John Grisham to tell stories of justice denied.

Charles Baxter’s new novel is a snapshot of a troubled America, disguised as a speculative comedy. If you’re brazen enough to ...

She seduces a man, despite her queerness, and endures the coupling in service of her greater destiny. “It was a tedious, ...

Many crime novels are known for their enduring characters who keep coming back for more adventures. Can you place these five ...

In “Don’t Be a Stranger,” Susan Minot once again explores female desire, staging a romantic collision between a divorced ...

In the hands of skilled novelists, the stories of an heiress, a prime minister and a literary mystery woman are brought to ...

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