In “Vigil,” an oil tycoon on his deathbed receives a visit from an angel. By Dwight Garner An artist knocked off her path by a manipulative professor is at the center of Larissa Pham’s spare and ...

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From terrifying paranormal tales to nail-biting thrillers and everything in between, these are the best Stephen King books in every genre that you'll devour Our editors and experts handpick every ...

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A Song of Ice and Fire has been solidified as a defining work of fiction over the past 30 years. George R.R. Martin’s fantasy book saga ascended into the zeitgeist through an ongoing series of ...

January 6, 2026 • Want to learn something new in the new year? Check out these deep-dive books from 2025 — nonfiction that will lead you to fresh discoveries about big tech, true crime and the ground ...

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