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Funny, furious and profane, “You With the Sad Eyes” finds the TV star facing childhood trauma and reflecting on the limits imposed by illness.

A prolific Dutch writer of fiction, poetry and travel books, he was often mentioned as a potential recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature.

The romance industry, always at the vanguard of technological change, is rapidly adapting to A.I. Not everyone is on board.

“I love to fall asleep with a book nearby,” says the “Autobiography of Cotton” author. “Dreaming and reading merge in beautiful, uncompromising ways.”

The pop culture critic discusses his new book about the sport and its place in American culture.

In a new book, C. Thi Nguyen looks to his personal passions — from video games to yo-yoing — to illuminate the downside of our increasingly gamified world.

Our columnist on seven terrific mysteries deservedly back in print.

“I have to be still for a certain amount of time,” says the “Wicked” star and author of “Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much.”

Our columnist on three novels thrumming with menace.

The explosive potential of those years makes every emotion more intense — and a perfect combo for rich storytelling.