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- The papyrus, the professor, and a scandal that ensnared Harvard Divinity School
Journalist Ariel Sabar explores the story of a respected Bible scholar who believed she had proof that Christ Jesus and Mary Magdalen were married.
- Notre Dame cathedral survived fire, war, and Napoleon’s redecorating
In “Notre-Dame: The Soul of Paris,” Agnès Poirier charts the 800-year history of the cathedral, a symbol of hope and endurance around the world.
- 100 years on, it’s no mystery why Agatha Christie’s stories endure
The Queen of Mystery’s legendary plot twists and beloved characters have inspired legions of fans – especially mystery authors.
- ‘Jack’ proves Marilynne Robinson’s gift for delineating character
The fourth novel set in fictional Gilead is a prequel of sorts, focusing on the black sheep of the Boughton family and his relationship with Della.
- Displaced: ‘The Last Million’ refugees to leave Europe after World War II
Resettlement of refugees – among them 25,000 Jewish people – proceeded slowly, with many nations closing their doors.
- ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ offers quiet hope in the face of racism
In Yaa Gyasi's second novel, the daughter of a troubled immigrant family finds a way to combine science and faith in her career as a neuroscientist.
- From sports violence to scandals, what’s a fan to do?
In “Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back,” Jessica Luther and Kavitha A. Davidson explain how to remain a fan while recognizing problems.
- Senior sleuths step in to solve the crime in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’
With wry British humor, and a cast of intrepid retirees, Richard Osman’s delightful mystery caper offers surprising depth.
- How a tiny company paved the way for Big Tech – and big problems
Historian Jill Lepore cracks open the world of the Simulmatics Corporation, which presaged the move toward predicting human behavior.
- ‘Monogamy’ reveals conflicted emotions over a long marriage
Sue Miller’s latest novel paints a vivid portrait of a woman struggling with the death of her husband, and with knowledge of his infidelity.
- Kissinger evokes respect and vitriol in equal measure
Some Americans see him as a canny statesman while others think he should be tried for war crimes. Is there a middle ground?
- ‘Money’ tells the history of currency – with some digressions
What exactly is money? How have humans developed this concept over centuries? NPR’s Jacob Goldstein tackles these questions.
- Native American poetry anthology vibrates with powerful voices
U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo serves as lead editor of this new collection, which showcases a range of poems as vast as the continent.
- A grandmother and granddaughter swap lives in the charming novel ‘The Switch’
A Yorkshire widow trades village life for a London flat and online dating in Beth O’Leary’s gently humorous and kindhearted story.
- False smiles and lush locations pervade ‘The Glass Kingdom’
A confidence woman’s plans are derailed as she lands in Bangkok and meets a cast of mysterious characters who inhabit a crumbling apartment complex.
- John Lewis believed in nonviolence. His faith led the way.
Jon Meacham’s biography of the late Georgia congressman shows how his deeply held religious beliefs animated his fight for civil rights.
- They persisted: Tales of endurance lead the 10 best books of September
Novels set the pace for September's list of outstanding books, with protagonists going on deeply personal journeys or untangling knotty mysteries.
- Storm warning: The impact of hurricanes is on the rise
Two new books, “A Furious Sky” and “Katrina,” offer insights into these storms and the challenges that they pose for planning and mitigation efforts.
- Hurricanes sweep through American history: A Q&A with author Eric Jay Dolin
“A Furious Sky” explores the evolution of meteorology, communications, satellite technology, and computer modeling driven by these storm systems.
- Tolstoy suffered writer’s block as he worked on ‘Anna Karenina’
“Anna Karenina” has consistently been ranked as one of the best books in history, but writing it was no easy feat, says biographer Bob Blaisdell.