NEW YORK (AP) — Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for J.

The Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia has announced its shortlist for Book of the Year: “Requiem for a Redbird” by Torli Bush, “Deep and Wild: On Mountains, Opossums, & Finding Your Way In ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Puchner is a well-regarded fiction writer whose new novel, “Dream State,” tells a story about life’s unexpected and improbable twists. Weeks before the book’s release, Puchner ...

Children are taught that doctors are trustworthy healers, so there’s a special sense of betrayal when they inflict pain.