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Scott Preston’s debut novel, “The Borrowed Hills,” unfolds during the 2001 outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Britain.

In “Ambition Monster,” Jennifer Romolini recounts a rise from blue-collar dropout to “Corporate Barbie,” and what it cost her.

In “Ambition Monster,” Jennifer Romolini recounts a rise from blue-collar dropout to “Corporate Barbie,” and what it cost her.

Everett’s latest novel revisits “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the perspective of Huck’s fellow runaway.

Everett’s latest novel revisits “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the perspective of Huck’s fellow runaway.

The photographer Tariq Zaidi captures everyday images of a hidden society at work and at play.

If your idea of a beach read involves murder, we’ve got you covered.

If your idea of a beach read involves murder, we’ve got you covered.

Picture book writers whose works look different from one another because they’re illustrated by different artists are less apt to be on your radar.

Our columnist reviews May’s most chilling releases.