A new book about John Milton and “Paradise Lost” traces the 17th-century epic’s influence and relevance through the ages. By Ed Simon Famous poets (tortured or not) have taken inspiration ...

Here are the year’s most notable picture, chapter and middle grade books, selected by our children ... even after all the objects have been found. By Catherine Hong Advertisement In Julie ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

All the latest news, photos and more from Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones. Catherine started her acting career in the West End before making her move to the screen in the 1990s. She is married ...

When this self-proclaimed sci-fi geek isn't living out her childhood dreams on set, she is giving back to her community. Catherine started the organization Games For Soldiers which accepts donations ...

Alan Hollinghurst’s writing style is both stripped back and poetic, and its sensitivity makes this book a true standout. Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love. But when they both depart ...

As Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Jye McNeil reflects on this year's Spring Racing Carnival, the youthful vibe on track is something that instantly comes to mind for him. "The thing I really took in or ...

Catherine was born near Madrid in December 1485. She was the daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, whose marriage had united Spain. At three years of age Catherine was betrothed to King ...

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Lorraine McNeil died on November 30 at age 97. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Roderick McNeil. She is survived by daughters, Lynda (Scott) Finley and Wendy (Sheldon) Brownstein ...

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The best nonfiction books of the year tackle undeniably difficult topics. Many are personal stories about surviving the unthinkable. Salman Rushdie describes the violent attack that nearly killed him.