If the Owl Calls: A Novel

A murder in Norway reveals anti-Sami prejudice.

Canticle: A Novel

By Janet Rich Edwards

Canticle: A Novel

In 1299, a fervent young believer is sent to the stake.

The Chief Rabbi’s Funeral

By Scott D. Seligman

The Chief Rabbi’s Funeral

When Manhattan’s Jews fought back against Tammany Hall.

Vanishing Treasures

By Katherine Rundell

Vanishing Treasures

An enchanting, erudite ode to the imperiled animals around us.

The Blood in Winter: England on the Brink of Civil War, 1642

A brilliant account of how the seeds of battle were sown.

Mothers: A Novel

By Brenda Lozano; translated by Heather Cleary

Mothers: A Novel

Kidnappings in 1940s Mexico City reveal the precariousness of parenthood.

Degas at the Gas Station: Essays

Wit and insight illuminate this wise collection.