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'Our Kids' suggests an American dream out of reach for many鈥楤owling Alone鈥� author Robert D. Putnam sees America's social fabric fraying for low-income families.
'Star Wars': Here's what the new books will be aboutAt least 20 new 'Star Wars' books will be released this fall ahead of the new 'Star Wars' movie 'The Force Awakens.' The forthcoming titles may give readers hints about 'Force.'
Chris Kyle's widow Taya will publish memoir 'American Wife'Taya Kyle's book will be released this May through William Morrow.
James Patterson donates more than $1 million to school librariesThe author also recently donated funds for British and Irish schools as well as independent bookstores. 'I hope we鈥檙e able to increase awareness about the vital role that school libraries and librarians play in transforming lives and fostering a love for learning,' Patterson said of his new initiative.
'The Top of His Game' showcases the remarkable career of sports writer W.C. HeinzThis collection blends the delights of Heinz鈥檚 graceful writing with insight into the world of sports as it once was.
Will the Gardner paintings ever come back? 'Master Thieves' author Stephen Kurkjian says yes'Master Thieves' author Stephen Kurkjian talks about the Isabella Stewart Gardner theft 鈥� the largest art heist in world history.
Audiobook only: Why one company is skipping print editionsAudible, the largest producer and seller of audiobooks, has reportedly begun commissioning original audio works. A book by Jeffery Deaver is one of the works currently being created by the company.
Bestselling books the week of 3/12/15, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
'Cymbeline': Can the Shakespeare play be updated successfully for a movie?A film version starring Ed Harris, Ethan Hawke, and Dakota Johnson comes out on March 13. Does updating the action to the present day work for the story?
Author Daniel Torday draws praise for his debut novel 'The Last Flight of Poxl West''Poxl' is being published on March 17 and centers on teenager Eli, who loves to hear stories of his uncle's World War II bravery. However, he soon discovers all may not be what it seems.
'Dead Wake' sketches the sinking of the Lusitania in full context, color, detailDid Churchill want the ship sunk? Erik Larson revives the mysteries and what-ifs surrounding the 1915 tragedy.
'Mr. Holmes' trailer shows Ian McKellen as the famous detective'Holmes' stars the actor as a now-retired Sherlock Holmes who's trying to remember what went wrong in a case.
Bestselling author Alice Hoffman's children's book, 'Nightbird,' receives mostly positive reviewsHoffman's book tells the story of a girl whose family had a curse placed upon them and whose town is fearful of what they believe to be a monster living in their midst.
'Going Into the City' tells the story of 'the Dean of American Rock Critics'Village Voice critic Robert Christgau earns high marks for his frank look at the challenges and joys of self-assessment.
App removes profanity from books 鈥� is it a good idea?The Clean Reader app removes objectionable language from a book and adds in 'an alternative word with the same general meaning.' One user wrote, 'This app has brought me back to reading and loving books again.' Should books be edited?
'At the Water's Edge': A look at 'Water for Elephants' writer Sara Gruen's upcoming work'Edge' centers on a trio who travel to Scotland during World War II to search for the Loch Ness monster.
Will a coloring book help you sleep better?Research suggests coloring may lower stress, aid relaxation, and improve sleep and attention spans.聽
'Midnight in the Century' vividly evokes a slice of Soviet historyHow a writer鈥檚 true-life tussle with Stalin鈥檚 police became a rich novel of exile and resistance.
F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood: Author Stewart O'Nan explains what really happenedO'Nan is the author of the novel 'West of Sunset,' which depicts the 'Great Gatsby' author's time in California near the end of his life.
World Book Day: This tank encourages reading, not warArgentinian artist Raul Lemesoff has created a tank of books, which he is driving around Argentina to bring attention to education and reading. Lemesoff says he hopes it encourages youth to choose education over violence.