University libraries hold vast collections of scholarly work, yet most academic books are borrowed only a handful of times ...

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As an independent bookstore owner, one of my favorite New Year’s projects is asking key members of Congress to share the most influential books they’ve read during the year. It’s a heartening effort, ...

There's nothing like than cozying up with a book in holiday pajamas, the glow of a Christmas tree and crackle of an roaring fire creating the perfect mood. To make the most of this peak reading ...

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 ...

"The Eight," a book I re-read this year for the first time in more than a decade, is a 1988 novel that's part thriller, part historical fiction and part mystery, with a tinge of Da Vinci Code-style ...

It was the best-of times (you know, that period in December when we do the best-of lists). But it could feel like the worst of times: There’s so much to read before the year finishes! Well, there’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As readers look to curl up with a proverbial good book this winter—and put their holiday bookstore gift cards to work—they’ll be ...

As readers look to curl up with a proverbial good book this winter—and put their holiday bookstore gift cards to work—they’ll be faced with an obvious question: What should they pick up next? “People ...

… but our independent journalism isn’t free to produce. Help us keep it this way with a tax-deductible donation today. At some point during her writing workshops, Jennifer Eli Bowen tells her students ...

There’s no time like the present (pun intended) to set yourself up with a cozy holiday romance novel. This time of year might just be the ultimate trope with plenty of sugar, spice and couples ...

No matter how long they’ve been in business, good bookstores are always trying to find new ways to get the right books in customers’ hands. That’s especially true during the holidays, when browsers ...