Books to consider reading before summer is over range from satirical novels to speculative history to the latest thrillers.

Shameful bigot. Vile. Odious. Disgraceful. A pig. Phony hope. Ever the opportunist. Like a cockroach that can’t be killed.

In defending and arming Israel over the last two years, Western governments have shown the hollowness of international law.

The mountainous regions of Kurdistan, particularly Hawraman, have become a popular haven for tourists escaping urban heat and stress. Visitors find rejuvenation, enjoy the natural beauty, and connect ...