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“Polostan” sets up a historical fiction series about espionage and revolution in the early 20th century.

Gripping histories, cleareyed memoirs and satirical fiction can help you make sense of our political moment.

The memoir, which will cover his time in prison and Russia’s move toward autocracy, will be published by Crown, an imprint of Penguin Random House.

Two new books explore the messy business of uncovering Russian interference in American elections.

In “Don’t Be a Stranger,” Susan Minot once again explores female desire, staging a romantic collision between a divorced mother and a much younger musician.

The new story collection by Mark Haddon takes inspiration from Greek myths, H.G. Wells and Snoopy.

As the Nobel Committee gets ready to admit a new writer into the pantheon, our critic asks: Is greatness overrated?

These terrifying tales by the likes of Stephen King and Shirley Jackson are more than good reads: They’ll freak you out, too.

Looking to dip your toe into horror this Halloween season? Entry-level thrills by Shirley Jackson, Victor LaValle and T. Kingfisher are a good place to start.

She became a literary star in Senegal with novels that addressed women’s issues as the country, newly free from French colonial rule, was discovering its identity.