Sarah Lyall

The seemingly droll, breezy star is actually sentimental about his family and utterly serious about his work, including his villainous turn in “Heretic.”

The work by Bram Stoker, previously unknown to scholars, will be read and included in a book launched during Dublin’s annual Bram Stoker Festival.

The work by Bram Stoker, previously unknown to scholars, will be read and included in a book launched during Dublin’s annual Bram Stoker Festival.

Our critic on new books by Stephanie Wrobel, Lawrence Robbins and Hildur Knútsdóttir.

Our critic on new books by Stephanie Wrobel, Lawrence Robbins and Hildur Knútsdóttir.

After years of this-and-that jobs, Hallet began to write a novel: “What do I have to lose?” Now a widely celebrated voice in crime fiction, she just launched her fourth book, “The Examiner.”

The New York mayor is accused of accepting free luxury travel in exchange for political favors. How large was he living? A writer puts the experience to the test.

Our columnist on new books from T.J. Newman, Andrea Mara and A.E. Gauntlett.

Katherine Rundell said children can handle hefty themes, but finds it “bad manners to offer a child a story and give them just a moral.”

A public marathon and a series of overnight 10Ks offered recreational runners a chance to feel closer to the Games.