Joanne Harris’s ‘Vianne’ revisits the beloved Chocolat universe, exploring the heart of what came before in this nostalgic tale.

Explore how war poetry from Hiroshima to Kashmir bears witness to suffering, survival, and memory in this moving column.

Explore Laleh Khalili’s ‘Extractive Capitalism’—a sharp take on global trade, labour, and corporate power, this week’s must-read.

Discover top book picks for June 29–July 5, from mythology and memoir to fiction and food writing in this week’s roundup.