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On a hectic Saturday before Christmas, writer Kate DiCamillo stands in front of a buzzing crowd of toddlers and children at the Red Balloon Bookshop in St. …
Ali Smith is a playful writer, but her sense of fun thrives in unlikely places. It’s evident in the language of the terrible death of the young chambermaid …
Die AgainBy Tess Gerritsen (Ballantine) Tess Gerritsen delivers another outstanding thriller in her continuing series featuring Boston police Detective Jane …
Democracy’s Defender: The Life of L.M. Birkhead By Jim Grebe (Lulu Publishing Services) The U.S. Senate censured Joseph McCarthy on Dec. 2, 1954, for …
Adventures in the AnthropoceneBy Gaia Vince (Milkweed Editions) In her new book, “Adventures in the Anthropocene,” science writer Gaia Vince lays out for …
Haunted By Randy Wayne White (Putnam) Randy Wayne White has built a legacy exploring Florida’s history and ecology. But an evocative look at Florida and its …
A new year always brings with it a sense of anticipation. For culture lovers in Korea, 2015 seems to have plenty of things to look out for, from a chance to …
After a turbulent 2014, the New Year has finally arrived. In what feels like a nice respite, 2015 is the Year of the Sheep, a meek and gentle creature often …
Best-selling novelist Gong Ji-young sued seven netizens for libel, claiming they circulated a false rumor about her private life and posted malicious comments …
PHILADELPHIA ― Gold has moved beyond deck-the-halls festive into the glitzy realm of must-have fashion. It’s the season for gleaming flecks to sparkle on …