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A new book describes how cutting-edge genomics techniques yielded “extraordinary proof” that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings.

“Otherwhere,” a collection of new and selected poems, shows that Forché has been using verse to bear witness for half a century.

The best-selling author Nina Simon recommends mystery novels where blood is thicker than murder.

“The Rouse,” by China Miéville, is a decade-spanning epic about a secret military unit trying to channel supernatural forces.

In translating synth pop to a theatrical format in the “American Psycho” musical, Sheik matched what he did with rock in the acclaimed “Spring Awakening.”

“Know Your Rights” is the latest publication from the public schools’ educational Civics for All Comics Group.

The former president of the free expression group, Dinaw Mengestu, resigned in July, partly over concerns about an article outlining the group’s opposition to cultural boycotts.

In “Exit Party,” by Emily St. John Mandel, two versions of America’s future crash into each other.

In John Green’s “Hollywood, Ending,” two young actors navigate the highs and lows of Hollywood.

Ten recommendations for fans of the mega-popular dueling-animals series.