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The author describes the main character of her new novel, “Exit Party,” to a forensic sketch artist.

His colloquial language, emotionality and gay topics brought him widespread praise, a Guggenheim Foundation fellowship and other literary honors.

Artemis Fowl, celebrating his 25th anniversary, is one for the ages.

A terrifying personal experience inspired Edwidge Danticat’s fifth novel, which is set in Miami and Brooklyn, but with Haiti always in mind.

A superfan of thrillers recommends some of her favorites.

Wilson, whose 2017 translation of Homer’s Greek classic influenced the director Christopher Nolan, panned his screenplay for the movie version in an essay for The London Review of Books.

“Of course, at 93 I am not as good at memorizing as I used to be,” the Oscar-winning actress and author says. “But it is good exercise.”

Her time in concentration camps brought her an understanding of humanity that helped her treat her patients.

The best-selling author Fonda Lee recommends fantasy and science fiction novels with older, wiser, absolutely epic heroes.

Our columnist reviews this season’s new books.