The story of world music, the mystery of what the universe is made of, the tale of a scientific fraud and more.

David MacEnulty tells the story of how he came to be the coach of a team of elementary school chess players — all from impoverished neighborhoods.

In a new memoir, Hanif Kureishi reflects on a life transformed since he lost the use of his arms and legs.

Imani Perry’s impressionistic “Black in Blues” finds shades of meaning — beautiful and ugly — in art, artifacts, music, ...