Books
Why Does Betsy DeVos Want to Cut Child LIteracy Programs That Work?
When the education secretary is outside Washington, she is an advocate for reading. Once back inside the Beltway, she ducks into a backroom and champions radical cuts.
The First New York City Pride Parade
Exactly one year after Stonewall, Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day was the world's first official Pride celebration. But it almost didn't happen.
Inside the Lens of Helmut Newton
A sample of celebrity portraits, fashion photos and 'Big Nudes' from 'Helmut Newton: SUMO,' on view in Berlin
Eat, Pray, Love Your Way Down the Danube
Elizabeth Gilbert takes us with her as she sails down the Danube on Avalon Waterways' newest ship, the Envision.
What Did They Drink on the Titanic?
"The Last Night on the Titanic" reveals cocktails, cuisine and lore from the ship "God himself couldn't sink."
Fox & Friends Blasts Bernie Sanders' Successful Books
The Fox & Friends co-hosts used nearly an entire Sunday morning segment to bash Independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, labeling him a "millionaire socialist" just one day before his Fox News Town Hall Monday evening.
How Was The Wall Built on 'Game of Thrones?'
It required a little bit of magic, like most things in George R.R. Martin's fantasy world.
Was 1999 the Best Movie Year Ever?
A very strong case can be made for 12 months that included 'The Matrix,' 'Election,' 'Being John Malkovich,' 'Boys Don't Cry,' 'Cruel Intentions,' 'Eyes Wide Shut' and, yes, 'Phantom Menace.'
When Will Mercury Retrograde End?
And just like that, astrologists say, Mercury and her fussy communication issues are over.
Amazon Sells Books Promoting Autism Cures, Conspiracies
The online retailer isn't saying if it has a regulatory structure in place to prohibit medically dangerous information from being sold.
'A Garden Can Be Anywhere'
In her sumptuous new book, Lauri Kranz—garden guru to the stars—will inspire even apartment dwellers to grow their own food.
Lena Waithe on the Power of Bey
"Whenever I look at Beyoncé, I'm reminded that Whitney Houston gave her a touch that said, 'You got it from here.'"
Susan Miller on the Positives of Mercury Retrograde
As Miller puts it, Mercury retrograde is all about the "re"—reflecting, reassessing, reanalyzing and recharging.
The Disturbing Global Underworld of Paul LeRoux
In "Hunting LeRoux," Elaine Shannon reveals a vast, shadowy alternate economy with "bad people doing very bad things....The body count is going to keep rising."
'The Kingkiller Chronicle' Book 3 Theories
Who are the Chandrian hiding from? What's in the thrice-locked chest? Here are the best theories for what to expect from Patrick Rothfuss' 'The Kingkiller Chronicle' Book 3.
50 Years of 'The Wild Bunch'
A celebration of director Sam Peckinpah's radical 1969 movie that changed Westerns forever.
Muslim Women are Raising the Fashion Game
Muslim women interpret the call for modest clothing individually, with styles that allow for creativity and commentary in everything from streetwear to couture.
Who Is Katherine Schwarzenegger, Chris Pratt's Fiancée?
Schwarzenegger, an author, is also the great-niece of the late President John F. Kennedy.
The Secret Tragedy of Martin Luther King's Last March
In a new book, the author tells the story of critically lauded black photographer Ernest Withers, highlighting new evidence about the death of MLK in 1968.
The Something-for-Everyone 2018 Books Gift Guide
Our time-tested, foolproof strategy for the holidays: When in doubt, buy a book.
Remembering William Goldman: Screenwriter's Best Quotes
"Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while."
Why James Patterson Put His New Book on Facebook
"If Ulysses came out now, online, there would be like four readers, and they'd all say, 'This sucks,' and that'd be the end of Ulysses."
8 October Releases You Should Read
There's something for fans of all genres, as well as new releases from favorite authors.
Banned Books Week: Which Ones Are Banned Most Often?
The theme for 2018 is "Banning Books Silences Stories."
Surprising Books That Were Banned—And the Reasons Why
Last year, 416 books were challenged or banned in the U.S. and often the reasons why are mind-boggling.
Eight Books You Should Read in September
Whether you like historical fiction, mysteries, science fiction, true crime podcasts or young adult fiction, there's something for everyone.
Chelsea Clinton Opens Door to Future in Politics
"Definite no now" but a "definite maybe" in the future, she said.
Quotes From Chef Julia Child on Her Birthday
"I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food."
Neo-Nazi Booklets Stashed in Little Free Libraries
Neo-Nazi booklets were discovered in multiple Little Free Libraries in some Omaha, Nebraska, neighborhoods.