An actor at the Dickens Museum in London is delivering dramatic performances of the classic holiday tale, just like the ...

Here’s a thought many of us have these days: if only we weren’t on our damn phones all the time, we would surely unlock a better self—one that went on hikes and talked more with our children and felt ...

On the Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, episode of The Excerpt podcast: From AI thrillers to found-family favorites, 2025 gave us stories that hit hard. USA TODAY Books Reporter Clare Mulroy joins The Excerpt ...

‘Tis the season for reflecting on a well-read year. So, after all that reading, which books are we still thinking about now? The truth is, the best book of the year is deeply personal to every reader.

On the joys of having stories in my ears — and yes, listening counts. Credit...By Georgie Mcausland Supported by By Elisabeth Egan It started with “Red Comet,” an 1,118-page biography of Sylvia Plath, ...

Air pollution in India is no longer a winter irritant confined to the northern plains. It has become a persistent, nationwide public health emergency that affects every demographic group and nearly ...

J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings saga is a seminal work of fantasy that spawned one of the best film trilogies ever created. Tolkien's story of good vs. evil is built around timeless themes of ...

Another year, another stack of great books to read. Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year. The Loneliness ...

Finding a book like Lord of the Rings is a hard task. JRR Tolkien's legendary fantasy novels have been enchanting readers for over a century, and has inspired numerous films, TV shows, and video games ...

Buckeye is an historical novel set, as its title indicates, in Ohio. Stretching from pre-World War II to the close of the 20th century, the story focuses on two married couples whose lives intersect.

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RoxanneLape, a middle school librarian who is known as @ lapethelibrarian on TikTok, describes herself as an "avid audiobook ...