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‘Crux,’ Gabriel Tallent’s Second Novel, Draws Praise for a Gritty Joshua Tree Portrait

Early reviews highlight visceral climbing detail with a clear-eyed portrait of friendship under pressure.

Anika Jade Levy Maps the 7 Books Behind Her New Novel 'Flat Earth'

Early Reviews Hail Pynchon’s Shadow Ticket as a Dark, Playful Return

Early Reviews Hail Thomas Pynchon’s Shadow Ticket as Noir Return Ahead of October Release

Susan Choi’s 'Flashlight' Charts Displacement and Trauma Across Generations