‘New York Times’ Beirut Bureau Chief Ben Hubbard says Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is full of contradictions: He ended a ban on women driving, but his agents also carried out the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Hubbard’s book, ‘MBS,’ tells the story of the enigmatic leader. Hubbard says MBS could rule the country for the next 50 years.

Also, Maureen Corrigan reviews ‘Writers & Lovers’ by Lily King.