This circus novel, a surprise hit, is now headed for the movies.

An evangelical critique of An Evangelical Declaration Against Torture.

Still recovering from civil war, but looking forward.

A mother's long–deferred revelation to her children lies at the heart of Graham Swift's new novel.

From "Molecules That Matter" to free-market environmentalists.

Joseph Epstein is back with another collection of superb essays.

Plus: news from Baylor University, music from Peter Case, and more.

Damned if you don't, damned if you don't.

A strong second novel from the author of The Dive from Clausen's Pier.