He’s written some of the most astonishing fiction of the past thirty years—works that defy explanation and linger like spells ...

The never-ending battle for the soul of New York City is a dependable subject for nonfiction writers. In his walloping new book, “The Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth ...

For many years, I’ve stood with members of my congregation in our cemetery — not to bury a person, but to bury books. There are no eulogies. We lower tattered prayer books, weathered bibles, Passover ...

The Qur'an makes rich references to light, tying it to revelation, and light consequently permeates the culture and visual arts of the Islamic lands. This book explores the integral role of light in ...