Thomas Paine published “Common Sense” in 1776 as an argument for independence. Americans across the political spectrum have ...

This year’s top titles run the gamut and include an adaption of a Korean folk tale, a highly entertaining question-and-answer ...

Explicit content shows up in teenage and young adult books, with little warning. Could a book content rating system help?

Harvard physics professor and author John E. Huth discussed his new book, “A Sense of Space,” which explores the interaction between society and evolving scientific explanations of space, in the ...

When young people see themselves in the books they read, it can be life-changing—and so can reading about characters with very different lives. This list of picture books, historical fiction, ...

Food, cooking, and shared meals create warmth and connection. And from yummy snacks and the sweetest in-season fruit to baking with loved ones and treasured, passed-down family recipes, food is an ...

All too often, adults discover that children are smarter than we give them credit for—quickly mastering how to walk, talk, and ride a bike. But what about when it comes to remembering to look both ...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ book and promotion tour have been met with disdain and criticism from fellow Democrats and some members of the media. “At a time when people are looking for a ...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book and promotion tour have been met with disdain and criticism from fellow Democrats and some members of the media. "At a time when people are looking for a ...

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has had one of the strongest debut hoop shoes of all time. Booker wore the Nike Book 1 over the last two NBA seasons, driving up hype with each new colorway. The ...

Common sense seems like it's hard to come by these days. In public or behind closed doors, common sense keeps us safe and helps us make rational decisions as we move through daily life. Unfortunately, ...

For this week’s Fault Lines column, Jon Allsop is filling in for Jay Caspian Kang. Joe Manchin is as plainspoken as the day is long. He is a serious guy who does not like to waste time playing games.