Readers object to the Naval Academy’s removal of books from its library. Also: Measles vaccines; cutting the E.P.A.; a cost to farmers; a plea to our leaders.

Thomas Pynchon has revealed his upcoming novel 'Shadow Ticket,' the critically acclaimed and notoriously camera-shy author’s first book in 12 years.

Racist" by Ibram X. Kendi, as well as “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" by American writer and poet Maya Angelou.