Best of the year (so far)

Romance writer Cara Bastone names New York books to suit every mood.

The Pulitzer winner talks about “Villa Coco,” his colorful cast of characters in rural Tuscany, and why he turns to humor to grapple with life’s big questions.

In "Green City Wars," the prolific sci-fi author turns to crime fiction, delving into the complex animal-human dynamic in a futuristic city.

Plus, listens for Juneteenth and Father’s Day.

Vincent Yu’s provocative first novel, “Seek Immediate Shelter,” explores a life-or-death situation through a community lens.

In her fresh, feminist take on "Psycho," author Leah Rowan writes a different ending for Marion Crane.

In celebration of Juneteenth, we asked inspiring creators—poets, playwrights, novelists, and cultural icons—what they would want to say to the ancestors, about their lives, their ambitions, and what life is like today.

What the 200-year-old murder case at the center of “Kingdom of Devils” says about American violence today.