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The author of “Mother-Daughter Murder Night” started working on her debut novel during a time of tremendous stress.

Her solution? A packaging business that sells ideas for commercial genre fiction featuring characters from broadly diverse backgrounds.

Nearly half a century before “Heated Rivalry” skated its way to screens, a budding literary talent pseudonymously published some sporty smut of his own.

Philippa Langley devoted years to the search for Richard III’s remains. Now, she’s trying to crack a 15th-century cold case: Did he really assassinate his nephews?

Minimalist landscapes, maximalist extraterrestrials and schlock movie stars populate this month’s diverse offerings.

Gilbert Cruz, editor of The New York Times Book Review, breaks down three Stephen King movie adaptations and how they differ from their source material.

The author of “Happiness Falls” explains how — and why — she chose a quote from “The Little Prince” to set the tone for her novel.

Novelized accounts of historical figures’ lives are hugely popular. But do we really want to draw back the curtain on history and find people talking and acting the way we do?

The best-selling British writer has an eye for bit players, including ones who nudge, nag, gripe and blurt inconvenient truths.

His fascination with terrorism, cults and mass culture’s weirder turns has given his work a prophetic air. Here’s where to start.