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James Salter’s first novel in more than 30 years follows the loves and losses of a World War II veteran.    

The novelist Tom Perrotta considers Willa Cather “one of the truly underrated” American writers.    

How it feels to be the victim of a serial plagiarist.    

Recently reviewed books of particular interest.    

Paperback books of particular interest.    

Iris Johansen, whose new novel, “Taking Eve,” is at No. 5 on the hardcover fiction list, cites Ayn Rand as one of her favorite authors, but says, “I’m not aware of a Randian influence in my work.”    

In her letters, the novelist Willa Cather emerges as a strong and vivid presence, a woman at once surprisingly modern and touchingly — if not always sweetly — old-fashioned.    

A reader responds to a recent review of “The Highway Rat.”    

A reader responds to a recent review of Jeanne Theoharis’s “Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks.”    

Readers respond to a recent review of Jeff Chu’s new book.    

A reader responds to a recent review of Carol Ann Duffy’s poetry.    

Jennifer Gilmore’s novel centers on the complexities of adoption.    

John le Carré appears in the trailer for his new novel, “A Delicate Truth.”    

Plus, 'Gatsby' dominates the book list and May books are buzzing.

The saga, which inspired the TV show 'True Blood, ends on May 7 with 'Dead Ever After.'

What's on 'The Apple Orchard' author's to-read list this month?

Biographies, photographs, news reports: Pope Francis is a hot topic this month.

Here's a hint: It starts with a W.

The 'How I Met Your Mother' star has a book deal for a trilogy called 'Nightmares!'

Plus, Jason Segel is writing a book and Judy Blume and her son are filming 'Tiger Eyes.'