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In Benjamin Wood’s atmospheric novel “Seascraper,” recently longlisted for the Booker, a visitor brings the big world to a small fishing village.

In her unnerving novel, Viola van de Sandt explores the breakdown of a relationship over one very, very messy evening.

Three new stories, including a campus-set novella, are the heart of “The Eleventh Hour,” a book that strains to recall the author’s richest work.

“Book of Lives” offers two distinct versions of the esteemed novelist: “Peggy Nature” and “the brooder.”

In Harriet Lane’s latest novel, “Other People’s Fun,” the reunion of two former classmates takes a wicked turn.

“False War,” by Carlos Manuel Álvarez, follows the Cuban diaspora around the world.

In tracing the journeys of two frenemies with art-world aspirations, Anika Jade Levy’s “Flat Earth” distills the angst and aimlessness of a generation.

A congressional race rich in sex and social intrigue divides locals and weekenders in Brian Schaefer’s novel, “Town & Country.”

She had to be pushed to write her new memoir, “Book of Lives.” The result reveals the experiences (and a few slights) that have shaped her work.

Emmanuel Carrère’s best sellers on Russia grew out of a deep affection. Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, he has traveled to the war-torn country to rethink his views.