In ‘Strangers to Ourselves,’ New Yorker science writer Rachel Aviv probes mental illness through the eyes of the patients themselves.

David Means’ sixth short story collection, “Two Nurses, Smoking,” asks profound questions by joining deep character studies to clever literary devices.

Bestsellers List Sunday, September 18

In 1975, art student Penny Wolin moved into the St. Francis Hotel in Hollywood and began photographing its residents. Forty-seven years later, those pictures make up her new book, ‘Guest Register.’

Jann Wenner, boomer impresario of rock and magazines, talks up his legacy and his friendships on the publication of his memoir, ‘Like a Rolling Stone.’

Andrew Kirtzman’s ‘Giuliani: The Rise and Tragic Fall of America’s Mayor,’ deftly connects the dots between Good Rudy and Bad Rudy.

Ian McEwan is known for his grand ambitions, but “Lessons” might be his first epic novel. He discusses its scope and his hopes and fears for the future

Bestselling novelist Silvia Moreno-Garcia discusses ‘The Daughter of Doctor Moreau’ with Book Club readers.

Los Angeles author shares a collection of works by Latino authors, some well known, others making their debut.

Ling Ma, whose debut novel, “Severance,” was acclaimed for its wild premise and execution, unspools more meaningful dark fantasies in “Bliss Montage.”

“How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water,” by “Dominicana” author Angie Cruz, is a funny, sharp character study set in Manhattan’s Washington Heights.

Peter Straub is best known for “Ghost Story” and his Stephen King collaboration “The Talisman.”