Oprah’s Book Club has a new pick, but it’s from 2007: See the title
Newly released books often dominate celebrity book clubs, but every now and then, an older title slips through…
Elvis’ story retold in book on manager Colonel Tom Parker
What if we got it wrong about Colonel Tom Parker? That’s the provocative question raised by music historian…
‘The Magician of Tiger Castle’ review: Louis Sachar’s novel is funny and weird
Anatole isn’t just any magician. He’s the magician of Tiger Castle, whom the king of Esquaveta once declared…
The 10 most beautiful libraries in the world
Some libraries aren’t just places to borrow books — they’re destinations with deep history and architecture that tell…
‘The Book of George’ wins Gabe Hudson Prize
NEW YORK (AP) — A comic novel about a cynic’s struggles to connect with others has won a…
Test Yourself on Science Fiction That Became Reality
Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. This week’s installment…
A NASA-funded study that hinted at a bizarre life form in Mono Lake has been retracted
NEW YORK (AP) — A microscopic discovery in a California lake sparked buzz and controversy more than a…
’The Tilting House’ Review: a novel about coming of age in Communist Cuba
Yuri is a 16-year-old orphan who lives simply with her religious aunt in a big, old house in…
Do You Know the Locations That Inspired These English Authors?
A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even…