Sections of John Irving's new novel are a triumph of storytelling, as if the author is shouting: Look, ma, no hands!

A native of the city, Louise Gluck visits the countryside in her latest collection of poems.

Michael Sandel wants us to think of ourselves as citizens, not just consumers.

Is it really inevitable that China will rule the world?

Richard Russo's new novel has an almost Aristotelian unity and focus.

John Allen's 'The Future Church,' reviewed