Carl Switzer, who played Alfalfa in the "Our Gang" comedy series of the 1930s, was fatally shot in 1959. He was 31. He's the subject of a new biography by James Tehrani.

The Christmas season heralds child-like joy among merrymakers. And Ballet Manila's founder and director Lisa Macuja Elizalde knows this too well as she always makes sure to add to the festive spirit ...

E ven 12 years after the release of the final Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, the love for the Harry Potter franchise is still alive and well, ev ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

Whether you crave fiction, thought-provoking nonfiction, or something in between, the WTOP Book Report’s books of 2024 are a ...

This second consideration was usually more intuitive than logical, yet it seemed to make a real difference; some books just felt more immersive at particular times of the year. The closing weeks of ...

They aren't formalized in a list, but once you notice these patterns and protocols, you'll see them everywhere throughout ...

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Here are the year’s most notable picture, chapter and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor. By Jennifer Krauss Like Max and Madeline, this boy and girl keep faith with ...

Elaborately designed books with patterned edges and other effects started as a trend in romance and fantasy, and have now spread throughout the publishing industry. By Alexandra Alter Robert ...

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" is one of our nation's most beloved seasonal traditions. Experts weigh in on what it took for ...

Rare Flavours (Boom! Studios) is the highlight of Ram V’s exceptional year, reuniting him with his The Many Deaths Of Laila ...