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On the novel’s 50th anniversary, her son, the novelist Christopher Rice, looks at the story behind the story.

In October, the Book Review Book Club will read Cline’s latest, about a man with dementia who has decided to end his life on his own terms.

A new book by Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz recounts how violent resistance by a group of armed Black men fueled the fight over slavery.

Lois Lowry pioneered dystopian fiction for young readers. “Building 903” adds to her legacy.

The poet and lyricist Gulzar has profoundly shaped the idea of tender romance in India through his verse and songs in more than 150 musicals.

Reading recommendations from critics and editors at The New York Times.

If you’ve devoured all of the Queen of Crime’s whodunits, here are more twisty mysteries that may satisfy your craving.

In his new book, the neuroscientist Antonio Damasio argues that without feelings, true intelligence cannot exist.

The liberal arts college announced a center dedicated to the “Invisible Man” author, who taught classes there.

If James wins for “The Disappearers” or Stuart for “John of John,” it would be a rare second win for an author in the history of the prestigious literary award.