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“American Gun,” by Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson, recounts the grim history of the AR-15 rifle in unvarnished detail.

Analyzing the controversy over hosting duties at the National Book Awards, and interviewing Zadie Smith about her latest novel, “The Fraud.”

A new book, “American Gun,” traces the weapon’s evolution into a symbol of America’s political divide.

In two new books, the historians Adrian Goldsworthy and Tom Holland portray an empire that knew how to hold back from a fight and make room for upstarts.

A book of photographs by Jimmy Metyko documents a fertile period of surf history.

A selection of recently published books.

The actor’s audio-only memoir delivers songs, stories and scenes with humor and vulnerability.

In spooky stories by Ben Hatke, Remy Lai and the team of Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, the secrets of the undead lead perilously close to home.

Guests at a Manhattan party for the chronicler of Trump and Murdoch included headline writers and headline makers.

He was among the first to offer a comprehensive explanation, and a possible solution, for the country’s rising health care costs.