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Meg Howrey’s novel “Body Language” doesn’t skimp on the kind of absurd humor that thrives in a crucible.

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

In “The Ghost of the Mountains,” Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi proves there is no substitute for old-fashioned field study.

The best-selling author Linwood Barclay recommends his favorite thrillers set in the corporate world.

Her 1983 book “Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions” is a master class in grit, empathy, curiosity and hustle.

But first, she’s publishing a children’s book, “Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin,’” because “I wanted to inspire young people to fall in love with music.”

A Kentucky farmer, he railed against agribusiness and championed small family farms and the environment, winning widespread acclaim.

She was so immersed in “The Unmagical Life of Briar Jones” that she forgot to eat dinner.

In “Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings,” Jared Diamond considers the impact leaders might have had on the course of their civilizations.

“The Everest Mystery” takes on the enduring puzzle of two climbers’ fates — and pays tribute to the often-overlooked Sandy Irvine.