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The first biography of the elusive novelist shows how little the lore ever told us about the man — or his art.

The best-selling author Kat Dunn recommends some of her favorite modern retellings, of “Jane Eyre,” “Frankenstein” and more.

Our columnist on four excellent recent novels.

His “The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook” made a case for insects as food, while his boisterous cooking demonstrations brought tarantulas and crickets to TV.

Our columnist on three of the month’s best new releases.

The novelist Michael Connelly knows he is putting his reputation on the line with the podcast “Killer in the Code.” But despite critics’ skepticism, he finds the evidence “completely convincing.”

The crown jewel of the singer’s philanthropic efforts has handed out hundreds of millions of books to children over the past 31 years. But it isn’t immune to funding cuts.

The novelist Dinaw Mengestu, who was elected seven months ago, said the article “continues this approach toward defending some rights while not defending others.”

The novelist Dinaw Mengestu, who was elected seven months ago, said the article “continues this approach toward defending some rights while not defending others.”

Our columnist on new books by Rebekah Weatherspoon, Felicia Grossman and Tessa Bickers.