New historical fiction titles, reviews of recent novels by Tom Perrotta and Fortesa Latifi, and an intriguing profile of noir writer Jordan Harper offer a comprehensive look at the month's literary scene.

• New Historical Fiction, Lush and Lavishly Detailed — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Ghost Town,’ by Tom Perrotta — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Like, Follow, Subscribe’ by Fortesa Latifi — New York Times Books -

• For the Noir Writer Jordan Harper, L.A. Sleaze is Great Material — New York Times Books -

Yunchan Lim's classical piano performance at Carnegie Hall and a Broadway revival of 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer highlight the latest in music and theater.

• Review: Yunchan Lim Warms Up for Graduation at Carnegie Hall — New York Times Arts -
• Review: ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,’ With Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer — New York Times Arts -

A retrospective on the unique artistic world of Aldwyth, exploring her distinctive use of paint, bricolage, and collage, provides insight into her extensive contributions to art history.

• The World According to Aldwyth — New York Times Arts -