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Chung-Chung!

The first novel by the creator of Law & Order feels just like a Law & Order episode. Thank goodness.

Maura Johnston | BOOKS | Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at 11:50 PM

Ride ‘Em, Cowboy!

Alisa Valdes on the real man who taught her how to be a woman.

Hanna Rosin | BOOKS | Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at 11:48 PM

In the Company of Men

Rosie Schaap seeks her identity from barstools across New York.

Aileen Gallagher | BOOKS | Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at 11:46 PM

Felines, Nothing More Than Felines

On the meowmoir.

Troy Patterson | BOOKS | Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at 11:44 PM

Homeland

Emily Raboteau travels from Africa to Israel to America, seeking the place where she belongs.

Aisha Harris | BOOKS | Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at 11:42 PM

Shaken and Stirred

Dany Laferrière’s memoir of the Haitian earthquake.

Madison Smartt Bell | BOOKS | Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at 11:38 PM

Bristling Dixie

Uncle Walt thought Song of the South would be his masterpiece. Now it’s invisible.

John Lingan | BOOKS | Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at 11:36 PM

Love Letters to Kenny G, Dave Chappelle, and RuPaul

Marcus Wicker’s poetry buzzes with the energy, and loneliness, of pop culture.

Jonathan Farmer | BOOKS | Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at 11:34 PM

The Audio Book Club on Behind the Beautiful Forevers

Our critics visit Mumbai in Katherine Boo’s award-winning book.

Emily Bazelon, Dan Kois, and Hanna Rosin | THE AUDIO BOOK CLUB | Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at 11:32 PM

Gone Daddy Gone

Nicole Georges’ mom told her that her father died when Nicole was 3. She lied.

Dan Kois | BOOKS | Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at 11:30 PM