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Novels by Emma Straub, Ben Lerner and TJ Klune; nonfiction by Patrick Radden Keefe and Lena Dunham; a road trip history of the United States; and more.

The good news: Our “Best Books of the 21st Century” list showed surprising affection for works in translation. But where are Sally Rooney, Ayad Akhtar and others “explaining how we live now”?

Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs and Jennifer Szalai, book critics at The New York Times, recommend three road trip books.

Three recently released children’s books focus on gems, fine jewelry and even collectible watches.

Pick up a mug of tea, grab a blanket and settle down to read. Jennifer Harlan, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, recommends three books that are perfect for cozy fall reading.

Our columnist on the month’s best new releases.

Jennifer Harlan, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, recommends three dystopian novels to read this summer.

Our columnist on three terrific new books.

Our romance columnist says, “With romcoms, you need to go big or go home.” These novels do just that.

Our columnist on three twisty new tales of murder.