A number of books out this week — a tale of tribal politics, a close-focus mystery, measured criticism and a unique relationship — are tied up... Who are you, anyway? It's a simple question.

A handful of notable books coming out this week, each in its own way, offer stabs at an explanation — or, at least a deeper understanding of the questions involved. As different as their ...

A handful of notable books coming out this week, each in its own way, offer stabs at an explanation — or, at least a deeper understanding of the questions involved. As different as their approaches ...