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International

In 'The Party's Interests Come First,' Joseph Torigian tries to understand Xi Jinping through his father

Emily Feng

In his forthcoming book, The Party's Interests Come First, American University professor Joseph Torigian writes about Xi Jinping's father, Xi Zhongxun, a noted Chinese politician himself.
National

Susan Brownmiller, whose landmark book changed attitudes on rape, dies at 90

Elizabeth Blair

In 1975, Against Our Will: Men, Women and Rape explored pernicious cultural and legal attitudes about rape and helped debunk the long-held view that victims were partly to blame.
Brand new books: Stephen King's latest, plus tales of a tired mom and a scary stalker

Colin Dwyer

Holly Gibney is back in King's thriller, Never Flinch. The Stalker follows a manipulative man. Happily ever after is evasive in Consider Yourself Kissed. Plus, new work from Tash Aw and Etgar Keret.
'Consider Yourself Kissed' by this rich, relatable story of an overwhelmed mom

Heller McAlpin

This novel stands apart from other tales of mothers stretched too thin. Jessica Stanley weaves family frustrations with British politics and global events because our life and our times are connected.
In 'Words with Wings and Magic Things,' poetry is beautifully illustrated — and fun!

Samantha Balaban

What do you get if you add poems that are "Shel Silverstein meets Rumi for kids" with pictures of yetis and primordial slime? Words with Wings and Magic Things, a book of illustrated poems for kids.
'The Stalker' is one of the most appalling characters in recent American fiction

Michael Schaub

Paula Bomer's dizzying book is a fascinating look at an absurdly stupid young man in the early 1990s who manages to sustain himself despite having no evidence of a soul.
Politics

Fired Copyright Office head sues Trump administration over removal

Andrew Limbong

Shira Perlmutter's termination came shortly after the Copyright Office published a long-anticipated report on artificial intelligence.
17 new books our critics can't wait to read this summer

Meghan Collins Sullivan

We asked some of our trusted critics which upcoming books they are most looking forward to. Here are the fiction and nonfiction titles they picked.
Social media is influencing how authors promote their books. Here's how

Brittney Melton

Social media is changing the way writers are promoting their books. Author Rebecca Makkai talks about her decision to take a break from writing the blurbs commonly seen on the backs of book jackets.
International

'Heart Lamp' wins International Booker, with stories of India's Muslim women and girls

Andrew Limbong

The major writing prize awards the best fiction translated into English. Judges called Banu Mushtaq's short story collection "something genuinely new for English readers."