The Huxleys: An Intimate History of Evolution

A sweeping, intelligent look at a trailblazing family.

A Dangerous Business: A Novel

Winning elements fail to coalesce in this disappointing frontier whodunit.

The Maid

By Nita Prose

The Maid

This cozy whodunit is a joy from the first page to the last.

Watching Darkness Fall

By David McKean

Watching Darkness Fall

A riveting look at some of the men who did — or didn’t — sound the alarm.

A Coastline Is an Immeasurable Thing: A Memoir Across Three Continents

A lyrical reflection on growing up a “third culture” kid.

Beasts of the Earth: A Novel

This gritty, lyrical exploration of the human condition lacks a soul.