Lighthearted in tone, and free of violence and gore, these gentle, witty books are the perfect antidote for tough times. If you’ve never read any, here’s where to start.

British authors secured the highest number of nominations with Natasha Brown, Jonathan Buckley, Andrew Miller, Benjamin Wood, and the Hungarian-British writer David Szalay each landing a spot on the ...

Come along for the ride as our three critics back-seat drive their way through America. (Rest stops provided.) ...