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New books by Zadie Smith, Alice McDermott and Stephen King; family sagas by Ayana Mathis and Jesmyn Ward; and more.

Punk rock, Greek myth and a comics pioneer long lost to history bring vibrant color to this month’s releases.

An exciting book with no words, a murder mystery, an author mocking their own pain and a poetic masterpiece highlight this month’s offerings.

This trio of new novels shows real people in their natural habitats, drawn with writerly flair.

The days are long, but this summer’s bounty of historical fiction will remind you that the years are short.

These books are perfect for the spooky season.

A medieval heist, a Halifax murder, a Dutch wartime winter and a daring 1939 journey to Shanghai provide egress for any taste.

This trio of novels ushers readers into three different but equally mesmerizing long-ago worlds.

These books are perfect for the spooky season.

Our critic on the month’s best releases.