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The Best Books to Read on American Identity

Four authors grapple with the fight over American identity, from the colonial era to the modern day.

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The Best Books to Read on American Identity

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Book Review: ‘Up on Cove Mountain,’ by Earl Swift

In “Up on Cove Mountain” Earl Swift confronts a place — and a tragedy — that haunts him.

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Book Review: ‘Up on Cove Mountain,’ by Earl Swift

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Book Review: ‘The Anniversary,’ by Andrea Bajani

“The Anniversary,” a novel by the Italian novelist Andrea Bajani, examines a marriage ravaged by abuse and malice.

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Book Review: ‘The Anniversary,’ by Andrea Bajani

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Book Review: ‘The Great Wherever,’ by Shannon Sanders

In “The Great Wherever,” generations of spirits watch as their descendants debate whether or not to sell their ancestral home.

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Book Review: ‘The Great Wherever,’ by Shannon Sanders

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Why a Peaceful Relationship Isn’t Always a Healthy One

Priya Parker, author of “The Art of Fighting,” talked about why conflict avoidance can hurt relationships on “The Interview.”

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Why a Peaceful Relationship Isn’t Always a Healthy One

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The Month’s Best New Mystery Books

Our columnist on four of the month’s best releases.

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NYT Books and Literature

The Month’s Best New Mystery Books