While rare in English-language books, “xigua” (西瓜), pronounced “shee-gwah", is occasionally used in English dictionaries as ...

Just three Aboriginal writers appeared in Radio National’s poll. There was little sense of the breadth and creativity of our ...

Banned Books Week has begun and new titles are dominating this year's top challenged list. Banned Books Week is Oct. 5-11 and this year's theme is, "Censorship Is so 1984. Read for Your Rights." The ...

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (WLS) -- A north suburban Chihuahua named Frannie and her best friend, Dan the mailman, have inspired a best-selling book and a big donation to a local animal nonprofit. Dan Larsen is ...

The story explores unchecked desires and losing what you already have. "Twice" by Mitch Albom, an internationally renowned and bestselling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and ...

The trainee had worked at the FBI's Los Angeles field office for over a decade. The FBI director "summarily dismissed" a new agent trainee at the FBI academy in Quantico, Virginia, who displayed a ...

High Potential stars Kaitlin Olson, Daniel Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb, Judy Reyes, Taran Killam, and Garret Dillahunt. “Written by Drew Goddard…”High Potential” is ...

MOMENCE, Ill. (WLS) -- Just months after losing one of its largest employers, Momence is reeling again. This time it's after the sudden closure of a major book distribution center. It happened without ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Rare Books LA returns to Union Station this weekend with a horrific array of antique books - and some star power. The annual book fair will celebrate Academy Award-winning ...

The celebrated author of “Gravity’s Rainbow” may have a cult following on campus and a reputation for formidable literary high jinks. But his novels are also just plain fun. Credit...Author photo by ...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- A look at what's happening around the New York Jets: 1. Fields day: Look through the team's quarterbacking history, and you will find mostly statuesque pocket passers. Now look ...

Book Talk columnist Jean Greenlaw rounds up children's books that would make great presents for all sorts of holidays, plus delightful interactive books and picture books.