Books

Their five-year study found many similarities between the thrill-seeking and sometimes inexplicable-seeming choices of teens and those of adolescent animals developing in the wild.

"I see this cookbook as more of a memoir, something I can't say I ever imagine myself being asked to compose."

On National Read a Book Day, Newsweek looks at ten of the best reads of this year so far, from 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf' to 'Three Women.'

Here are some of the upcoming releases, or recent releases, we're particularly excited about.

Ursula K. Le Guin was unhappy with previous adaptations of her "Earthsea Cycle." Will a new series from Producer Jennifer Kent be any different?

Dana Thomas investigated the damage to our planet and the world's labor force by "fast fashion"—the mass production of trendy, inexpensive garments with lightning-quick turnaround—in her new book, Fashionopolis.

"The curses and spells used in the books are actual curses and spells," claimed the St. Edward Catholic School pastor.

Democracy is not a higher state to which all nations will evolve as leaders become more enlightened. Rather, it is a delicate and fragile outcome, as unstable as a tightwire walker on a windy day.

Candace Bushnell recently published her ninth book "Is There Still Sex In The City?" after losing both her parents and getting divorced during the last 10 years.

The City of Light could well be changed to the City of Lit.

The renowned author called the ending of the HBO series "freeing."

"Haruki Murakami's 'Men Without Women' examines what happens to characters without important women in their lives," Obama said. "It'll move you and confuse you."

"I just want to be known as the guy that did everything he could to to make everything and everyone around him better."

Looking for the latest page-turner or an out-of-print book? LA's bookstores will have what you want to read.

Some fans are ready to see Timothée Chalamet as Laurie, while others are still incredibly devoted to Christain Bale's 1994 portrayal.

Get re-acquainted with the March sisters ahead of the Christmas premiere of the film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel "Little Women."

Diving into a new book doesn't have to mean a lengthy commitment.

Noticing things that everyone takes for granted—and that could be improved, amplified, repurposed or replaced—is often the first step toward innovation.

In the feature, Toni Morrison discussed her childhood, her work and how she felt about being called a "black writer." "Of course I'm a black writer. That's like saying Dostoevsky's not a Russian writer."

Pulitzer winner and American literary legend Toni Morrison died at age 88 on Monday.

It has been over 10 years since the last "Harry Potter" book was published but fans haven't lessened their dedication to the Wizarding World.

Dive into a new world of literature with Newsweek's top 30 picks to read during these final lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.

"A person may call up and say, 'Hey, I'm looking for my order'. It's like, 'What did you order?' 'Oh, I ordered gummies.' You don't have the right company.'"

Paul Dorr, who burned four LGBT children's books he got from the library, claims his actions were protected by the First Amendment. A judge disagreed.

After an old friend's death, novelist Sean Dietrich quits his job and journies back to his former home state.

From an in-depth look at the lives of real women to an eerie thriller where memories are replaced by falsehoods, here are the best books to get lost in this summer.

The Kansas Department of Corrections has banned more than 7,000 books in prisons across the state.

Best-selling author Lauren Kate reveals how a tour of Venice's storied ospedali inspired her new novel, 'The Orphan's Song.'

Jonathan Ray, author of the encyclopedic guide 'That's the Spirit,' shares his favorite whiskies, liqueurs, grappa and more.

'Cider Insider' author Susanna Forbes reveals which hard ciders are best for foodies, wine lovers, the great outdoors, and more.