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A journalist explores his father’s sudden, hazily explained death.    

New books by Daisy Fried, David Yezzi, A. Van Jordan and Rachel Hadas.    

Two poetry collections from Britain’s poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.    

In Nathaniel Rich’s novel, a mathematician becomes an expert predictor of disaster.    

Escapees from a polygamous cult, Peggy Riley’s heroines are unprepared for the world that lies beyond.    

The final volume of Jane Gardam’s trilogy looks more deeply at the life of its hero’s nemesis.    

This mirror sends people into the past, but can’t retrieve them.    

A teenage girl in rural New Hampshire grapples with death.    

Journeys of self-discovery await the adventurers of these fantasy tales.    

Four picture books showcase villains and tough situations.    

Paulo Coelho assembled his novel “Manuscript Found in Accra,” No. 2 on this week’s hardcover list, after soliciting ideas from his 6.3 million Twitter followers.    

Recently reviewed books of particular interest.    

Paperback books of particular interest.    

Dan Savage began writing his syndicated column, “Savage Love,” more than 20 years ago.    

For writers who inhabit many different worlds, there may be no such thing as a definitive “style.”    

The gay journalist Jeff Chu traveled across the country to meet with preachers, pastors and ministers who fall all over the map when it comes to the issue of homosexuality.    

The novelist, critic, poet and author, most recently, of a new translation of Dante’s “Divine Comedy” relishes his defense of Philip Larkin: “Spraying cold water on a witch hunt is one of the duties that a critic should be ready to perform.”    

In the mood for a fictional tale or a book of 'Who' essays? Read previews.

Plus, 'Walking Disaster' by Jamie McGuire is No. 1 on USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books list.

In his new book, Mr. Wiman reflects on his life-threatening illness and his Christian faith.