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Irvine Welsh brings back his beloved Edinburgh ensemble for his new novel, “Men in Love.”

A Netflix adaptation of the beloved tale empowers Ma and adds new Black and Native characters to challenge prejudices. The creators know criticism is coming.

In “American Trickster,” Ru Marshall takes on the epic story of Carlos Castaneda.

His 1998 book, “Gotham,” which told the city’s story to 1898, focused on social and economic conflict. It won a Pulitzer Prize and inspired two sequels.

Miguel Salazar of the New York Times Books Review recommends three titles that can help you understand the history of the World Cup.

A new book by the historian Mason B. Williams chronicles the dubious effects of school, housing and police reforms by local politicians on the right.

Rachel Aviv’s essay collection, “You Won’t Get Free of It,” shows the breadth and complexity of matrilineal relationships.

Three authors chronicle the history of the World Cup and of U.S. men’s soccer.

After creative differences led him to step away from the characters that made him famous decades ago, John Byrne calls “Elsewhen” his swan song. He’s not going quietly.

“The Coast of Everything,” by Guillermo Stitch, is structured like a nesting doll, with one story hidden within another.