Books of The Times
A True-Crime Mystery From the 1950s, Fueled by Racism and Corruption
Gilbert King’s “Beneath a Ruthless Sun” recounts the tangled case that ensued after the wife of a Florida citrus baron said she was raped.
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Gilbert King’s “Beneath a Ruthless Sun” recounts the tangled case that ensued after the wife of a Florida citrus baron said she was raped.
By JENNIFER SZALAI
A biography of the legendary Italian carmaker shines a light on the man and the automotive empire he built.
By JAMIE LINCOLN KITMAN
Jacqueline Rose’s “Mothers,” one of many new books about the subject, is a sort of Rosetta Stone that examines the particular mix of fascination and dread that mothers engender.
By PARUL SEHGAL
Maximilian Uriarte attributes his success with “Terminal Lance” to accuracy and raw material from his loyal fans.
By C. J. CHIVERS
Amy Chozick’s “Chasing Hillary” describes the impossibility of covering the two Clinton presidential campaigns.
By CHARLOTTE ALTER
Lawrence Wright’s “God Save Texas” is a loving and skeptical portrait of the place he calls home.
By DAVID OSHINSKY
The sociologist Manuel Pastor explores the rise, fall and rise again of America’s most populous state.
By JAMES FALLOWS
James Shapiro discusses Nesbo’s new novel, and Leila Slimani talks about “The Perfect Nanny.”
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Kushner’s gritty and persuasive book about a woman sentenced to life in prison recalls works by Mary Gaitskill, Denis Johnson and Charles Bukowski.
By DWIGHT GARNER
The first novel by the CNN anchor is about a new congressman with secrets, and it includes a parade of high-profile political cameos.
By JANET MASLIN
The author of “The Looming Tower” and “Going Clear” captures the Lone Star State in all its shame and glory.
By JENNIFER SZALAI
Yoko Tawada’s new novel imagines a time in which language starts to vanish and the elderly care for weakened children.
By PARUL SEHGAL
“Wade in the Water” is the latest collection by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy K. Smith, while the prolific and acclaimed Kevin Young returns with “Brown.”
By DWIGHT GARNER