"Cold Storage: a Novel" (Ecco), by David Koepp The story line in "Cold Storage" by David Koepp, the screenwriter for films including "Jurassic Park" and Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man," invokes classic...

"The Grammarians: a Novel" (Sarah Crichton Books/FSG), by Cathleen Schine Cathleen Schine's captivating new novel, "The Grammarians," centers on a pair of identical twins named Daphne and Laurel,...

Because I conduct research about reading, parents often ask me the same question: “What can I do to help my child become a better reader?”  I always give them the same advice:...

This autumn, some of the timeliest and most topical books will be found in the fiction section. From Margaret Atwood's "The Testaments," her sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," to Lucy Ellmann's...

"The Murder List" (Forge), by Hank Phillippi Ryan Jack North is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Boston. His reputation precedes him, and he's known for applying tough but legal...

"The Cold Way Home: a Novel" (Minotaur Books), by Julia Keller Julia Keller's eighth yarn featuring small-town West Virginia crime fighter Bell Elkins is a heartbreaking blues song of a novel,...

"The Hidden Things" (Gallery Books), by Jamie Mason Secrets have a way of getting out, and with viral videos and social media, few things stay hidden for long as Jamie Mason illustrates in her...

"Thirteen" (Flatiron Books), by Steve Cavanagh The tag line to Steve Cavanagh's fourth novel about former con man turned defense lawyer Eddie Flynn is, on its own, tantalizing: "The serial killer...

"The Bitterroots: A novel" (Minotaur Books), by C.J. Box After losing her job as a North Dakota sheriff following a tumultuous serial killer investigation in "Paradise Valley," Cassie Dewell...

"The Perfect Wife" (Ballantine Books), by JP Delaney Some couples seem to be perfect for each other, but can any relationship achieve perfection? Silicon Valley entrepreneur Tim Scott...