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Jennette McCurdy follows “I’m Glad My Mom Died” with “Half His Age,” a debut novel that confirms her gift as a chronicler of disaffected girlhood.

In “Nothing Random,” her rousing biography of Bennett Cerf, Gayle Feldman conjures an era when a glamorous publishing figure could be a household name.

The author of the memoir “I’m Glad My Mom Died” hopes her debut novel, about a teen’s sexual relationship with her teacher, will make readers uncomfortable.

Gabriel Tallent’s new book, “Crux,” follows high school seniors trying to transcend the hard circumstances of their lives.

In her new book, Jeanette Winterson attempts to frame modern-day issues within a classic storytelling text.

Three Book Review editors on what titles they’re most excited about this winter.

In decades of correspondence, the author gave her friend, JoBeth McDaniel, a mix of opinions, advice on writing and insight into the impact of the Civil Rights movement.

Steamy love stories starring athletes and top-notch yearners will tide you over until your next trip to the cottage.

“Call Me Ishmaelle,” by Xiaolu Guo, audaciously revises Herman Melville’s American classic.

The author of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series shares a handful of titles that have helped shape his sense of humor.