The Lacuna
A adventures of a Zelig-like figure are the center of the new novel from the author of The Poisonwood Bible.
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Under the Dome
A town’s mysterious encapsulation yields a nightmarish turn toward the brutal.
The Casebook of Victor Frankenstein
Mary Shelley’s most famous creation mingles with his maker and her circle.
Traveling with Pomegranates
The author of The Secret Life of Bees and her daughter pen an unusual memoir of travel and self-discovery.
Anne Frank: The Book, the Life, the Afterlife
Looking past the icon to find the writer.
Richard Powers on Reading, Writing, and the Genomic Code
Richard Powers on his latest novel: “Generosity is a pure fiction and something of a social satire, one that traces…
The Wild Things
Dave Eggers makes a novel out of Maurice Sendak’s classic picture story. An illustrated review by Ward Sutton.
Michael Chabon
The award-winning novelist on siblings, and deadlines, and his new essay collection Manhood for Amateurs.
Wolf Hall
Hilary Mantel brings the intrigue of the Tudor court to life — through the mind of one of its most…
Jeannette Walls
The author of the new “true-life novel” Half Broke Horses on writing her grandmother’s life.
Juliet, Naked
The author of High Fidelity returns to a favorite subject: the heart of the pop music fan.
James Ellroy: Blood’s A Rover
The author of L.A. Confidential, The Black Dahlia and American Tabloid on the craft of writing, Dylan Thomas, and the…
The Pattern in the Carpet
Heller McAlpin reviews an intriguing puzzle of a memoir.
Jennifer Weiner
Three novels that offer both substance and pleasure.
The Magician’s Elephant
From the award-winning author, a tale in the tradition of Hans Christian Andersen.
That Old Cape Magic
In the latest from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, summer memories retain their bittersweet grip.
Unbeautiful Winner: Leonard Cohen
Considering Leonard Cohen’s place in the Tower of Song.