Books

Book reviews, excerpts, author interviews and editors' picks for what to read next.

Books A 'Simpsons' showrunner takes readers behind the scenes

Books Fatima Farheen Mirza's debut novel signals start of extraordinary career

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Books Review: How Sherlock Holmes' creator did some true-crime sleuthing of his own

Books Thrity Umrigar sequel offers another immersive trip to India

Books Best new books for children and young adults

Books What to read this week

Books Bestsellers for the week ending June 10

Books Clinton-Patterson novel sees big debut

Books Review: Novel of AIDS uneven but moving