My 92-year-old mom's politically engaged, widely read, a clothes horse and a quick draw with a cocktail shaker. Here's how ...

In the summer of 1859, a year before his election to the U.S. presidency, Abraham Lincoln received a curious letter in the ...

These books confront readers with the recent past and distant future, bring them to southeastern Africa and an alternative Japan, and bedeck their pages with subversive cartoons and lush landscapes.

Serendipity Books in Chelsea, Michigan, had its entire inventory transferred — in alphabetical order, no less — in less than two hours.

As word of his success spread, more towns around the world embraced the concept for their communities. Before long, the International Organization of Book Towns was formed in April 2001 ...

"Puzzle Mania," a collection edited by Joel Fagliano, lead puzzle editor at The New York Times, features all our favorite digital NYT games and puzzles in a beautifully illustrated physical collection ...

Overused, meaningless phrases fall out of fashion. It would be awesome if they did it a little quicker.

A display of "Physical Optics" by Robert W. Wood inside Room 213 in Clark Library. This book was returned to Clark Library ...

No Words for This by Ali Mau ... This is a truly courageous book and beautifully written.

By Sara Gran Sara Gran is the founder of Dreamland Books and the author of, most recently, “Little Mysteries.” March 24, 2025 Some people use noir to mean a spare writing style; others ...

Every year on April 23rd, we pull out our favorite book-themed games, and this World Book Day word search always makes the cut. It’s quick to set up, easy for kids to jump into, and ties in perfectly ...

In “Miracles and Wonder,” the author explores what motivated people to record the details that define the life of Jesus. In ‘Searches,’ Vauhini Vara collaborates with a chatbot to write ...