5. THE DEVILS, by Joe Abercrombie. (Tor) Brother Diaz, who is assigned to a new flock consisting of monsters and murderers, embarks on an arduous journey. 6. MY FRIENDS, by Fredrik Backman. (Atria) A ...

Also on the New York Times hardcover list for the week ended May 10: new fiction by Fredrik Backman and several others.

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the late Pope Francis, vowing to take forward his “synodal” approach of seeking open discussion with the clergy and faithful of the global Catholic Church.

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