Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast

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Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast

By Pamela Colloff

A superb, sobering look at a courtroom con artist.

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Authors on Audio: Ruth Franklin

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

Author Q&A
Another Conversation with Michelle Brafman

The novelist talks addiction, comas, and a narrative-steering Bible story.

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    Hunger & Thirst: A Novel

    By Claire Fuller

    Hunger & Thirst: A Novel

    A haunted house sparks horrifying appetites in this thoughtful, visceral tale.

    Children’s Books

    Children’s Book Roundup: August 2026

    Big new titles perfect for the littles.

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    Changing Gender

    By Susan Stryker

    Changing Gender

    This triumphant exploration of a complex topic deserves to become an instant classic.

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    A Case of Mice and Murder

    By Sally Smith

    A Case of Mice and Murder

    Engaging characters populate this charming debut whodunit.

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    Rehab

    By Shoshana Walter

    Rehab

    Addiction is only part of our national drug-abuse tragedy.

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    Our Week in Reviews: 8/15/26

    A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.

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    Vanishing Point

    By Ellen Prentiss Campbell

    Vanishing Point

    A detailed re-imagining of 19th-century painter George Hetzel and his kin.

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    Agnes Lives!: A Novel

    By Hallie Elizabeth Newton

    Agnes Lives!: A Novel

    A woman is sick of it all, and readers will be, too.