Paul Engle noted that “poetry is ordinary language raised to the nth power.” As if by magic, poetry books capture feelings that are often elusive and put into words our deepest pain and ...

Lila Pereira, a successful media executive, rises to the top of her career but has to reckon with her youngest daughter, Grace, resenting her for not being a PTA mom. Grace also dredges up the ...

It’s time to check in: How’s the year in books coming along for you, dear reader? As we approach the conclusion of 2024, we’re enjoying an embarrassment of literary riches—and now we’re ...

Our columnists on new books by John Banville, Kate Christensen under a pseudonym and more. By Sarah Weinman Our critic A.O. Scott walks you through a poem that speaks to his mood right now.

By Wilson Wong John Adams reviews “Every Valley,” Charles King’s new book about the artistic, social and political forces surrounding one of the greatest pieces of music ever created.

Kentuckians last year challenged hundreds of library books. These challenges were directed mostly toward books with LGBTQ+ ...

“America First” personifies the debate through its two principal antagonists: President Franklin Roosevelt and aviator Charles Lindbergh.

Advocates have said the event is a reminder that while Banned Books Week might've ended last month, the fight against book censorship continues. A separate report released by the American Library ...

Kanye West does not seem to have spent time with the four children he shares with ex-wife Kim Kardashian in a while. They were last photographed together in September.

Kim Kardashian turned heads when she transformed into an albino alligator for Halloween 2024. For the look by Alexis Stone, she wore full-body prosthetics and haunting contact lenses. Tate McRae ...

Silver medalist Kim Yeji of South Korea reacts during the awarding ceremony after the 10m air pistol women's final of shooting at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Chateauroux, France, on July 28, 2024.