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New books by woman comic creators amplify the 'Wonder Woman' sagaThese highly enjoyable new books highlight the powerful inspiration Wonder Woman has become.
Carson McCullers's gift to us: three Yuletide essaysAlthough it's not what she's known for, Southern writer Carson McCullers shared vivid memories of the Christmases of her childhood.
Perfect gift for anyone: 'The Complete Peanuts: Comics & Stories (Vol. 26)'Good grief! The award-winning series concludes with rare 'Peanuts' art and stories by creator Charles Schulz.
Gift needed for comics fan? Try 'Walt Disney's Treasury of Classic Tales'Rare Disney Comics are brought back into the spotlight in a deluxe hardcover.
The solace of holiday readingFrom Montaigne to Hillary Clinton to all the rest of us, there's rest, reflection, and wisdom to be found in books.
Nothing says Christmas to me like my memories of the Sears Wish BookIn the weeks before Christmas, the Wish Book grew dogeared with desire.
12 sports books to cap off 2016Below are excerpts from an appealing crop of 12 sports books published in 2016.
How am I grateful for books? Let me count the waysThis writer's debt of gratitude to books begins with 'Curious George.'
The secret to the Seahawks' success? This book.Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll sees David Brooks's 'The Road to Character' as a game-changer in the way he coaches, speaks to, and sets goals for his players.
In 'Utopia Is Creepy', Nicholas Carr asks: Does technology mean progress?Carr serves us all by stepping back and taking stock of what computers are 鈥� and aren鈥檛.
'Truevine' untangles a tale of exploitation and graceAuthor Beth Macy explores race and the South in the saga of two circus 'freaks.'
A new way to read the Bible: as graphic novel海角大神 publisher Kingstone recently released a 2,000-page graphic novel adaptation of the Old and New Testaments, which it claims is the world's longest graphic novel.
Can Republicans, Democrats find common ground in 'bridge books'?A pair of researchers suggests political foes may find reconciliation in books.
What did Bobby Kennedy do when the going got rough? He read.Feeling stressed about US politics? Maybe you should take a break and read. RFK would have.
'The Durrells in Corfu': PBS adapts Gerald Durrell鈥檚 'Corfu' trilogyGerald Durrell was a British naturalist whose passion for animals blossomed when his oddball family, headed by his widowed mother, decided to leave England for Greece, hoping for milder weather, new adventures, and a cheaper cost of living.
Young boys practice reading out loud 鈥� to their barbers?Barbershop Books hopes to make good use of time spent in the barber's chair to connect young boys to books.
'Worst President Ever' names a name: James BuchananAlthough highly qualified for the job, James Buchanan failed massively as 15th president of the United States. Journalist and author Robert Strauss explains why.
Unmasking Elena Ferrante: why privacy mattersAfter a long period of speculation, Italy's most famously anonymous novelist may now be facing the furor of public scrutiny.
When the world鈥檚 eyes turned to ... Buffalo?In 1901, NY鈥檚 second city played host to fairgoers, stunts, and an assassination, as detailed in historian Margaret Creighton's new book 'The Electrifying Fall of Rainbow City.'
Should reading replace prison time?Reading books 'strengthens the spirit of faith and the will to solve social problems,' says an Iranian judge.
