Most of my recent conversations about books have revolved around one common pursuit: escape. The news is unrelenting, and crises personal and political abound. No wonder so many people are seeking out ...

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Critic Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 promising new titles — fiction and nonfiction — to consider in November.

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