BOOKS are like other printed materials. They may not be as popular in this age of social media, but they are the basis for much of the information and knowledge that we have around us. Radio and ...

By Catherine Hong John Adams reviews “Every Valley,” Charles King’s new book about the artistic, social and political forces surrounding one of the greatest pieces of music ever created.

Other works include John Green’s “Looking for Alaska,” Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple,” Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” and several novels by romantasy ...

By David Orr Jean Hanff Korelitz Gave Spreadsheets a ‘Workout’ to Plan Her New Book A novel within a novel fueled her hit thriller, “The Plot.” Keeping the stories straight was even harder ...

Lila Pereira, a successful media executive, rises to the top of her career but has to reckon with her youngest daughter, Grace, resenting her for not being a PTA mom. Grace also dredges up the ...

Katharine Spurrier dives into the stunning selection of photographs by Carlos Muñoz-Yagüe in this new book which takes us behind the scenes of iconic designer, Yves Saint Laurent. Alexander ...

Phonics, vocabulary, and a lesson in anatomy and Greek mythology all in one morning? Wyoming Public Schools is implementing a ...

November 7, 2024 • With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart.

In “Opus,” Gareth Gore tells the story of a Catholic organization tangled up in right-wing politics and accusations of human trafficking.

Alan Hollinghurst explores identity and political change in his latest novel, Our Evenings ...