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A boy unearths a treasure trove of adjectives, and a strange word discovered by a scholar becomes an overnight sensation.

“Plenty of people have heard of Sophie Irwin but many, many more people should,” says the author of “Daisy Jones & the Six” and, now, “Atmosphere.”

The prolific fantasy author, best known for his Discworld series, infused his writing with empathy and humor. Here’s where to start.

Looking for some fictional murder and mayhem? Our columnist is keeping track of the best crime novels of 2025.

“This World of Tomorrow,” based on the actor’s 2017 short story collection, is scheduled to begin performances in October at the Shed.

In their new book, the “We Can Do Hard Things” crew admit they don’t have the answers. But it helps to savor the moments that don’t suck.

The nonfiction and novels we can’t stop thinking about.

It’s not too early to think about the season’s most anticipated titles.

In “Matriarch,” a memoir out Tuesday, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles’s mom reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

The subtle expression of longing in the 2005 adaptation wasn’t meant to be a key moment. Even the director is surprised it took on a life of its own.