Here are several ways to deal with pain

In this book, Danny commits lies of omission as he does not tell his sister how much he hates their mother for essentially leaving them to whatever fate throws their way.

Sigrid Nunez mines the effect of suicide on family, friends and even the pet dog in her National Book Award winner, The Friend.

Michael Ondaatje's new novel blends elements of John le Carré and Joseph Conrad.

Daniel Berrigan, S.J., went from a poet to an activist, and turned activism into poetry.

Diane Scharper reviews "There Your Heart Lies" by Mary Gordon.

McFarlane says that she is “drawn to moments when people do things that are mysterious even to themselves.” The best-realized stories here are charged with these moments.

'What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours,' by Helen Oyeyemi

'In the Country,' by Mia Alvar

'The Narrow Road to the Deep North,' by Richard Flanagan