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Jewish magic, Southern conjure magic and Scottish magic abound in new middle grade novels by Laurel Snyder, Eden Royce and Elle McNicoll.

Jeanne DuPrau’s “Project F,” Patricia Forde’s “The Girl Who Fell to Earth” and Donna Barba Higuera’s “Alebrijes” answer the question, Could this be the beginning of the end?

“Contemporary Art Underground” showcases hundreds of artworks commissioned by the M.T.A., by artists like Alex Katz, Kiki Smith and Vik Muniz.

The editor and essayist Joseph Epstein looks back on his life and career in two new books.

Newly translated letters reveal the inner life of Paul Celan, offering clues to his enigmatic poems.

From mouse holes and doughnut holes to a world without night, these five picture books have it all.

In spooky stories by Ben Hatke, Remy Lai and the team of Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, the secrets of the undead lead perilously close to home.

These mysteries run the gamut, from quirky Gothic to small-town cozy to chilly Nordic noir.

Our columnist reviews May’s most chilling releases.

Our columnist on this month’s horror novels.