One for the Books: Sometimes short and sweet is what you want when you’re reading
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Know You Don’t Watch the News’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
He was both fire captain and prolific arsonist. His novel put him in prison
The FBI would eventually call John Orr the most prolific serial arsonist of the 20th century, and when he went on trial in 1998, prosecutors presented his manuscript as a thinly veiled memoir of his ...
Historical Fiction Imbued With a Rich Sense of Place
Our columnist on four stellar new releases. Alida Becker was an editor at the Book Review for 30 years. She was the first ...
25 Best Children’s Books of All Time for Readers of All Ages
With its singsong refrain and sleepy-time theme, memorable characters and colorful illustrations, it’s one of the most ...
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15 Essential Rita Dove Poems You Must Read for Timeless Inspiration.
Rita Dove is one of the most celebrated poets of our time. As the youngest person to serve as Poet Laureate of the United ...