If one were to strip descriptions of one’s ethnic or racial appearance from a story, the way Toni Morrison does in Recitatif, then a search for a person’s race will often rely on interconnectedness or ...

Or a "Witch's Brew Candle" — legend has it: it's said to fill your home with feelings of coziness as well as vibes of peace, happiness, and protection. But even if you don't believe in all that hocus ...

After nearly two decades, the classic kids' show Reading Rainbow is back — with a new host and a new digital format but with the same mission of encouraging children to "take a look, it's in a book." ...

Plus, a new PEN America study, screenings of ‘The Librarians,’ the Books Unbanned program and a read-in are planned.

In the 21st century, censorship of work like Judy Blume’s has evolved into a broader attack on books. This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books.

Calling all "Gilmore Girls" fans! Looking for a cute, clean, quick, fall romance? Well, look no further than this autumnal favorite, "Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice" by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc. Follow ...

At the same time, Florida led the nation for the third straight year in banning books, with 2,304 titles removed last year alone, according to PEN America’s latest report. Many of the books taken from ...

The Riverside Book Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Riverside Main Library, 3900 Mission Inn Ave. Convenient parking is in the Raincross Tower Garage, the red brick ...

The Muhammad Ali Center: This interactive experience takes visitors through Ali’s career as well as his social activism and humanitarian work. Ali and his wife Lonnie opened the center in 2005 in ...

A national independent bookstore boom is offering local communities a chance to “connect beyond the pages.” NEW YORK — A new report on book bans in U.S. schools finds Stephen King as the author most ...

Since the book alone has sold more than 15 million copies and been translated into at least 30 languages, it's safe to say that its influence spread.

Not afraid of 'surfing the lingo,' poet Barbara Hamby reads from “Burn” as part of the Jerome Stern Reading Series on Oct. 7.