News from the literary world includes the passing of influential editor Ann Harris and reviews of three new books: Alexis Soloski's thriller 'Flashout', Thomas Chatterton Williams's 'Summer of Our Discontent' exploring racial politics, and Emily Hunt Kivel's magical realist novel 'Dwelling'.

• Ann Harris, Who Edited a Stack of Best Sellers, Dies at 99 — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Flashout,’ by Alexis Soloski — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Summer of Our Discontent,’ by Thomas Chatterton Williams — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘Dwelling,’ by Emily Hunt Kivel — New York Times Books -

This section features a review of Bedrich Smetana's opera 'Dalibor', news about arts reporter Alex Marshall's transition into music journalism, and obituaries for prominent tenor David Rendall and country music trailblazer Jeannie Seely.

• ‘Dalibor’ Review: A Gently Ravishing Score, an Awkward Plot — New York Times Music -
• Noel Gallagher Wouldn’t Buy His Music Zine. Now, He’s an Arts Reporter. — New York Times Music -
• David Rendall, Tenor Who Suffered Operatic Mishaps, Dies at 76 — New York Times Arts -

• Jeannie Seely, Who Pushed Boundaries at the Grand Ole Opry, Dies at 85 — New York Times Music -

Cleveland is embracing its role as Superman's earthly birthplace, with a new monument honoring the superhero's creators and Lois Lane's model set to go on display.

• Superman’s Earthly Birthplace? It’s Cleveland, and It’s Embracing Its Hero. — New York Times Movies -