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Set in 1962 Los Angeles, “Red Sheet” follows the murder and mayhem behind a “mini Red Scare.” By William T. Vollmann In his memoir, Simon Paré-Poupart recounts the highs and lows of hauling trash for ...

In a Pulitzer-winning book, “The Radicalism of the American Revolution,” he wrote that the colonists rose up against an entire worldview, not just against taxation. By David Stout In this satisfyingly ...

May 19, 2026 • A gothic horror tale, a creepy science-fiction romp, a sweeping romance, an intergenerational saga, a book about birds — here are the fiction and nonfiction our critics are most looking ...

We asked 16 queer authors to share the best LGBTQ books they've ever read. Here are their top picks. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your ...