We loved Holden Caulfield at 16, but how does the book hold up? Six California writers unpack the enduring power of Salinger’s only novel as it turns 75. Get the latest news, events and more from the ...

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For your next book club meeting, liven up the conversation with these fun and thought-provoking book club questions For book lovers, there’s nothing more exciting than learning someone has read the ...

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io9 has your first look at 'Star Wars Icons: Vader' by Anthony Breznican, which is out in October. Stephen Wacker is taking over for the controversial C.B. Cebulski, who's held the gig since 2017.

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The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, is an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong ...

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