Staff at an Ohio library were shocked to discover a note alongside something else unexpected in an overdue book returned by a young girl. "I bit off more than I could chew by checking 11 books out," ...

2025 was the year of the Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere, but it was also the 50th anniversary of Springsteen’s first great album: Born to Run. While Deliver Me from Nowhere, based on ...

Paul Feig knows the pitfalls of adapting your favorite book into a movie. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Adaptations are tough, ...

If publishers were being truthful about their “New Year, New You” books, they’d all have the same title: “Eight Great Habits That Won’t Last a Week.” But that’s OK. Many of us really do look forward ...

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Former Democratic President Barack Obama has once again capped off the year by sharing his highly anticipated list of favorite books, movies and music—continuing a tradition he began during his time ...

Eighteen books by Princeton professors have been selected for inclusion in 2025 year-end “best of” lists — in some cases, multiple lists. The accolades celebrate faculty novels and short stories, ...

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If you’re stuck shopping for someone who “has everything,” I have a suggestion: Get them an art book. They’re thoughtful, personal, and, yes, can double as décor. The best part is you can gift ...

The authors of the most powerful memoirs, self-help books, and leadership bibles combine deep research and self-reflection—in the same way today’s executives need to blend data insights with emotional ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. The reading app shared its annual list of 100 favorites books, curated by librarians Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial assistant at ...

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