Cutebee book nooks offer a more storybook style, which I like. The Amazing Toys Store kit gives Pleasure Island vibes from Pinocchio, while the Darkness Common Room is surely inspired by the Slytherin ...

With so many books in the world, reading can be an endlessly expensive hobby. But thanks to the internet and the magic of libraries, there are a ton of ways to read your favorite books for free, from ...

What a difference 50 years makes. The country that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July will be a radically different place than the country ...

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While I’m of the opinion that every book is a work of art, not all entail or inspire the same level of artistry. The best books have a way of setting you a’dream, whether through their story, ...

This story is part of our Best Things in Texas package, which appeared in the December 2025 issue. Those are just four examples of many, and readers are still discovering these books, many of which we ...

A biography of Hannibal Lecter. A meditation on trees. A memoir by a child prodigy violinist. A treatise on the way we poop. We asked our NPR colleagues what nonfiction they've enjoyed reading so far ...

L-R: Belmont Cameli in 'Off Campus,' Jennifer Garner in 'The Five Star Weekend' and Anya Taylor-Joy Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV Several best-selling books will make way for returning TV shows and ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

The WSJ/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking rates the top 500 universities in the country. The ranking was developed and executed in collaboration with our research partners College ...

Facts by day, fiction by night! At the end of a long day in the newsroom, many of our journalists head home and escape into novels of all types. We asked our NPR colleagues what fiction they've ...

L-R: Sally Field in 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' Hugh Jackman in 'The Sheep Detectives' and Matt Damon in 'The Odyssey' Netflix/Amazon MGM/Universal Many books will provide backbone to both ...