On the Cover of Sunday's Book Review
By DAVID MARANISS
Reviewed by JAMES FALLOWS
David Maraniss's book minutely traces Barack Obama's African and American lineages back for more than a century.
By RACHEL L. SWARNS
Reviewed by EDWARD BALL
Rachel L. Swarns tells the story of several generations of Michelle Obama's family in a book that reads like a panorama of black life in America.
Also in the Book Review
By ALYSON HAGY
Reviewed by BRUCE MACHART
In Alyson Hagy's novel, a young ranchman dreams of training a bay filly for a life in polo.
By MICHAEL FRAYN
Reviewed by ALEX WITCHEL
In Michael Frayn's novel, set in Greece, a charming sociopath assumes the identity of a famous lecturer. Mayhem ensues.
By MOHAMMED HANIF
Reviewed by PARUL SEHGAL
To the afflicted at a Karachi hospital, the arrival of Mohammed Hanif's heroine is a sign of salvation.
CRIME
By MARILYN STASIO
In Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl," a young woman disappears on her fifth wedding anniversary - and her husband is suspected of murder.
By FOUAD AJAMI
Reviewed by DEXTER FILKINS
A Middle East scholar offers historical perspective on Syria's yearlong uprising.
By PAUL KRUGMAN
Reviewed by MATTHEW BISHOP
The conventional wisdom in America and Europe is making things worse, Paul Krugman says.
By DAN ZEVIN
Reviewed by DAN SALTZSTEIN
The suburbs, a minivan, Costco. Dan Zevin's comic journey through adulthood continues.
By APRIL BERNARD
Reviewed by SARAH FAY
In this historical novel, April Bernard imagines confessional letters from Margaret Fuller to Nathaniel Hawthorne's wife, Sophia.
Children's Books
By EMILY JENKINS
Three new picture books help young readers explore their emotions.
By JO KNOWLES
Reviewed by CLAIRE MESSUD
A teenager faces complications from siblings older and younger.
By NATALIE STANDIFORD
Reviewed by LISA VON DRASEK
Natalie Standiford's narrator stumbles upon a world of secrets.
By PAMELA PAUL
New picture books starring the fire-breathing creatures.
By ANN HODGMAN
Three books for children - and adults - who love to cook.
By LEIGH BARDUGO
Reviewed by LAINI TAYLOR
A heroine's ability to summon light is just what her world sorely needs.
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The author of "Eat, Pray, Love" likes to read Hemingway, Mantel and tabloid journalism.
Back Page
By LOUISA LIM and JEFFREY WASSERSTROM
Chinese writers employ stealth to elude the censors.
By PARUL SEHGAL
Gillian Flynn, whose novel "Gone Girl" enters the hardcover list at No. 2, has said, "Female violence is a specific brand of ferocity. It's invasive."
Recently reviewed books of particular interest.
By IHSAN TAYLOR
Paperback books of particular interest.
This week, Rachel Swarns talks about Michelle Obama's family history; Julie Bosman has notes from the field; Dexter Filkins discusses Syria; and Gregory Cowles has best-seller news. Sam Tanenhaus is the host.
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