A new book gives us an artfully-shaped portrait of the star from his isolated childhood to the adult that battled through depression, addiction, and infidelity.

Lawrence Wright says in the course of researching his books, like his most recent, “God Save Texas,’’ he has amassed a ton of books.

Harvard Law Professor Laurence Tribe’s latest book, co-authored with Joshua Matz, is titled “To End a Presidency: The Power of Impeachment.”

“The Restless Wave,’’ his upcoming and likely valedictory memoir, calls for us to live up to the nation’s values and founding principles at a time when both are in jeopardy.

To keep her nightly chaos in check, local author Leigh Belanger writes out weekly meals on a kitchen chalkboard so her two boys know what to expect. And she knows, too.

Heather Abel’s debut novel, “The Optimistic Decade,’’ takes place at a utopian summer camp and turns on how good intentions can go awry.

Paula McLain’s new novel reimagines the relationship between Ernest Hemingway and his third wife, the indomitable war correspondent, Martha Gellhorn.

Michael Pollan’s fascinating if flawed blend of memoir and history looks at the rise and fall and return of scientific interest in psychedelics to treat depression, anxiety, and addiction

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Dana Brigham will retired as co-owner and general manager of the Brookline Booksmith will be replaced by Lisa Gozashti and Peter Win.

In his third book, “Captive Audience,’’ Lucas Mann ponders the appeal of programs about the Kardashians, Honey Boo Boo, and the “housewives” of various cities

A spate of recent books seeks to offer a clear-eyed look at the joys, fears, and frustrations of being a mother.

Steve Ross founded the New England Holocaust Memorial and now with his new memoir he’s launching a more personal statement

Martin Karplus, Diane Asséo Griliches, and Olive Pierce each have distinctive visions to offer in shows at the CPL.

On May 7, the author will speak at Combined Jewish Philanthropies’ Pomegranate Society & Friends Event at the Boston Marriott in Newton on the topic of women who dare.

“The Comic Book Story of Baseball,’’ written by Alex Irvine and illustrated by Tomm Coker and C.P. Smith, and is a lively and accessible chronicle.

In his latest book, Simon Winchester explores the idea and practice of precision.

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Rumaan Alam’s novel follows a white first-time mother who adopts the orphaned baby of her late black nanny.

Entertainment Weekly reported that every 2018 No. 1 nonfiction bestseller has been related to Trump.

In Stephen McCauley’s newest, “My Ex-Life,” a pair drift back together after a long-ago divorce.

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Tale of an intelligence officer questions how sure we can be about anyone’s story — even our own.

Harvard Book Store hosted a sold-out presentation of his new book, ‘‘A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies and Leadership,’’ at the Back Bay Events Center on Sunday.

Four books tell the stories of the people and ideas that shaped the way we think about ecology and conservation

Michelle Dean compiles the biographies of a group of “sharp” 20th-century women writers.

Kaveh Akbar’s poems have appeared in The New Yorker, Poetry, The New York Times, and elsewhere.

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““The Mars Room” weaves a tapestry of contradictory characters to explore big ideas.

Boston journalist Rachel Slade’s first book, “Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro,’’ is tense, sad, and true.

“Wife, Inc.: The Business of Marriage in the Twenty-First Century” explores how American women look at and experience marriage.

They look very different, though.

The press operated as a consortium that once numbered 10 colleges and universities but had in the past two years shrunk to just two.

“Wig Out!” in Cambridge, Fusion Cuisine in Somerville, Pathways to Freedom in Boston, and more.

Difficult and driven Eunice Kennedy Shriver used her prickly personality for the lasting benefit of others.

“How to Write an Autobiographical Novel” is so good that several of its essays match the standards of Annie Dillard.

Ann Hood believes that certain books resonate with us more at different points in our lives

Madeline Miller unspools a feminist retelling of the tale of Circe

Independent Bookstore day celebrates the beating pulse and personality of indie bookshops all over.

Author Lisa Halliday admits the some details of her debut borrow from her life

The firing of FBI Director James Comey, and President Trump’s subsequent suggestion that the Russia investigation was a factor, led to the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller.